ESTIMATING TIME NEEDED FOR TASKS
Do you keep running past your planned deadlines for getting things done? Most of us think we can get more done in less time. To be more realistic follow these ideas for estimation success.
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For one week, note how much time you think you need to accomplish each task on your To Do list.
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As each task is completed, jot down the actual time it took to get it done. Calculate the differences from actual to planned time and highlight the overages. Store the week’s To Do lists in a Smead Assorted Colors SuperTab File for quick retrieval.
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When planning each day’s To Do list in the next week, refer to the previous week’s history and realistically adjust time estimates for tasks. Continue to recap until your time estimation skills are on target.