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Managing Multiple Assignments

by jennifer
July 14, 2015

The main aspect of handling multiple assignments is focusing on organization. The best way to handle any task is by staying organized and knowing the timeline and deadline of each assignment. This is so that you can prioritize. Each assignment should be laid out into small, manageable tasks. A project timeline should be created to ensure that the assignment will be completed on time and all tasks are done in sequence to achieve that. You can either focus on one project at a time or integrate the day so that a larger number of time is allotted to the first deadline project and a small amount of time is set aside to work on the later deadline project. Be reasonable with your deadlines. Don’t push yourself to the breaking point, but try to fit as much work in as possible.

After a solid timeline has been created, you need to figure out what you can do by yourself and where you may need help. If you reach out for help, give them an earlier deadline to get the assignment to you by and follow up with that person to remind them of the task. That way if they accidentally don’t meet your deadline then you aren’t scrambling and can give a small grace period for them to get it to you by. Make sure to give positive feedback and recognition to anyone who helps you.

Consequently, the best way to succeed in managing multiple assignments is to stay organized, know the due date, prioritize projects create a realistic timeline, delegate responsibilities when appropriate, follow up on shared responsibilities, and give recognition and thanks to anyone who helps you.

When have multiple assignments, there will come a time when one assignment is stalled. You should always have other assignments to work on. Multiple assignments often work out naturally because you won’t have down time when one assignment gets delayed.

 

 

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