Here's how you can effectively juggle time and workload in temporary Business Architecture roles.

The Eisenhower Matrix is a tool for categorizing tasks based on urgency and importance. It helps prioritize urgent and important tasks, followed by non-urgent but important ones. Value-based prioritization aligns tasks with project goals, focusing on tasks with the most value. Critical tasks are those with the highest impact on the business. Clear objectives are set for each role, prioritizing activities that directly contribute to achieving these objectives. Lastly, please ensure you fully identify and understand the critical path and the associated tasks to monitor them closely for delivery.

Engage stakeholders to create a clear project plan with milestones and deadlines, identifying potential challenges and planning contingencies. Create a master schedule using project management tools to track progress. Create dedicated time slots for specific tasks to maintain focus and enhance productivity. If using WAGILE, create a master schedule using advanced tools like Trello and Asana. If using SAFE, plan sprints around the minimal viable product (MVP) and use MSCW prioritization. Plan burndown and velocity charts to track progress.

Panic, late nights, dropping work quality, and not talking to the team leader all show a lack of leadership and delegation skills, which are super important for any organization. If these issues aren’t addressed, the organization could fail. Good delegation and leadership help manage time, keep work quality high, and ensure clear communication, making the team more productive and united.

Delegation, often misunderstood as 'making others do the work and possibly blame the delegated party for not achieving,' is a powerful tool when used effectively. It's not about transferring accountability but leveraging team strengths and expertise to free up time for high-priority activities. When empowered with clear instructions and resources, team members take ownership and contribute to higher-level strategic initiatives. Effective delegation, therefore, is a source of optimism and motivation, leading to increased productivity and success.

Utilize project management tools like Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project for task tracking, assignment, and deadline management. Implement automation tools for repetitive tasks to save time and reduce manual effort. Utilize cloud-based document management platforms and communication tools for efficient collaboration. Explore task automation tools to reduce repetitive tasks and reduce toil.

I love all tools as Microsoft Planner or Asana, but in my experience nothing can replace the short daily or weekly, when still people look in their eyes and give their commitment.

Having a passion and personal ritual for that you wait to close down your working day is my preference. A personal check-out of the day. That helps regenerate and enjoy other sides of life.