Project Management and Time Management Tools for Success

Posted on 29. Aug, 2011 by Loren Greig in Online Marketing

Do your project management and time management skills need to be finessed?

I recently shared a blog post about a great tool kit of skills and resources, called MindTools. It was passed along to me by my friend Stephen Borgman who is very generous with tools that cross his path and he frequently shares the latest in business tools and knowledge.

Steve just forwarded an updated link to me and I quickly took the MindTools quizz. Although I believed I was pretty much on top of my time management projects, the quizz quickly showed me where I need to finesse my tactics so I can be that much more efficient and productive.

Give the quizz a try to measure where you’re at. It’s a fun assessment and an interesting way to make any necessary adjustments so that you can always be on top of your game plan.

I depend on project management and time management techniques and strategies for proficiency and I’m pretty impressed with this free tool. Without tools such as this, I know I’m not as productive or efficient and my day seems a little scattered even though my aim is always working toward my goals. Managing projects and time makes it so much easier to stay on target, stick to scheduling, remain focused and achieve goals and visions for the day, weeks and even months ahead.

There’s a lot of information accompanying each category of MindTools and a number of tutorials to guide you through each application.

I hope you find the MindTools Time and Project Management Tool as useful as I did. If you love it, be sure to thank my friend Steve over at Personal Success Factors. Also, stay tuned for more informative tips, strategies and techniques that will help you enhance your skills in the very important aspect project management for business.

Wishing You Every Success Always,

Tags: project management, time management

24 Responses to “Project Management and Time Management Tools for Success”

Rachel Lavern from Live for Success

10. Sep, 2011

Another great article Loren.

For me, one of the best ways to improve my productivity (and my bottom line) is to stay open to finding simpler, faster, easier or better way to do things in mybusiness, especially things that are important, time consuming, or labor intensive.

My project management score just barely made it to “You are an accomplished project manager.” so there is room for growth. I have worked as an Info Systems project manager so I am not surprised at my skills.
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Holly

08. Sep, 2011

I will head over there right now to check out that tool. I know that I could use some time management and project management finesse!! Thanks, Lauren
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Andy Nathan

02. Sep, 2011

Loren,

Going to take the test! It might be scary!

Andy
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Emma

31. Aug, 2011

Hi Loren,

Thank you so much for letting us know about this tool, I can’t wait to check it out!

All the best,

Emma
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Loren Greig

31. Aug, 2011

Hi Melodie,

Thanks for stopping by! Dig into MindTools to find all sorts of golden nuggets to help with time management! I’m so glad Steve passed it along.
Melodie Kantner

31. Aug, 2011

I really need some time management. I take on too many projects and find myself cramming at the end of the week, especially my TSA duties.
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Willena Flewelling

31. Aug, 2011

Well, the fact that it is the middle of the night AGAIN as I fulfill my commitment to my blogging tribe, is a pretty good indication that I struggle with time management! For me it is a continual battle with focus versus scatteredness, and a continual quest for simplicity.

I am going to take a look at that site as soon as I can… hopefully tomorrow. Thank you for the suggestion!

Willena Flewelling
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Loren Greig

30. Aug, 2011

Hi Jeff,
It really is a cool tool – it covers so many aspects and it couldn’t have a better price point!
Jeffrey Sooey

30. Aug, 2011

One of the most incredible websites I have found. It helps me reorganize my own thinking, take me to new multiple levels of understanding, and addresses my weak points, but also teaches me how to be a better entrepreneur. Cool tool!

Jeff
Loren Greig

30. Aug, 2011

Hi Earl, I’m pleased you find MindTools useful and I really enjoyed your comments, as always! It does take carefully planned time management to accomplish a lot in a day. I understand why you monitor Marc’s actions… he’s often the perfect model at getting things accomplished and does seem to leverage time well. Thanks for your comments! Loren
William Earl Amis, Jr. III

30. Aug, 2011

Loren, this is a beautiful subject to catch as I landed on your blog today.

I was just reviewing my personal skills in this area. There are times we all must step back and take a long real hard look at ourselves.

We are always evaluating this or that. There is not time to even think of ourselves. Balancing time is essential in business and personal life.

That tool is wonderful and I am sure others will be submitting others. Yet, you have the core focus on self improvement.

Marc Korn is a specialist in CS and he can tell you so much on this subject. He has been monitored by me. I wondered how could this guy do all he does and still work with everyone? Leverage and good management.

I learn from watching others and many more techniques. You have made me aware that checking myself as how we go to the dentist every three months. Well I do for cleaning. I should put more focus on sharpening and adding to my management skills. Time needs to be leverage to have maximum management. This tool shows the areas that we may consider making improvements or adjustments on. That is going to be hard for most. No on likes to see themselves as ones that need work on. Please, we all need to adjust with time.

Loren, thank you for a lovely article. This one I will be back to review in the near future.
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Loren Greig

30. Aug, 2011

Hi Marc,

I agree, time and project management is the only way to successfully approach the majority of our plans in order to get the results we deserve. I always appreciate that you stop by and many thanks for your comments.
Loren Greig

30. Aug, 2011

Thanks for stopping by Marty…. I always appreciate your comments!
Marc Korn

30. Aug, 2011

Hi Loren,

Thanks for sharing this time management tool. My thanks to Stephen as well for calling this tool to your attention and for the link above that he has provided.

Refining your time management skills is critical if you are going to have the success that your deserve.

If you want to reach your goals, you need to have a plan and a good time management routine is essential to carry out that plan.

Good time management is the only way to successfully approach any project. This will also allow you to free up time for other leisure activities as you learn to make more productive use of your time.

Time management allows you to get more done with less effort.

To your continued success,
Marc
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marquita herald

30. Aug, 2011

Thanks Loren and Stephen for this very useful tool! I quickly went through the assement before commenting and was pleasantly surprised, but as you pointed out Loren it is very helpful in identifying areas for improvement. Thanks!
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Dewane Mutunga

30. Aug, 2011

Loren,

I’ve been frequenting MindTools for some time now and I agree that it’s an amazing resource. I honestly think it’s impossible to go there without learning or finding something useful that one could apply to their business.

Thanks for sharing!
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Steve-Personal Success Factors

28. Aug, 2011

Loren, thanks so much for mentioning me and my website! I thought I would include the specific link to the free time management at MindTools: http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_HTE.htm.

This will help all of you find the resources a bit more quickly.
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Kevin Martineau

16. Aug, 2011

Hi Loren:

This looks like a great tool! I love these types of tools.

Thanks for sharing this!
Kevin
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Dr. Bob Clarke from Online Marketing Part Time

16. Aug, 2011

Hi Loren,

Thanks for passing it along. I am always looking for a way to better leverage my time. I’m all about leverage, so this is certainly a tool I’ll want to explore.

Appreciate you sharing it here, Loren!
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Loren Greig

12. Aug, 2011

I agree Barbara… MindTools has awesome tutorials and is so easy to implement! Glad you find it useful! Loren
Barbara Patterson

12. Aug, 2011

Thank you for bringing my attention to this Time Management Tool. I’m always worried about trying new tools because they sometimes take a long time to learn how to use them. But the tutorials are excellent and I feel comfortable that it will be a great addition to my tool set.
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Loren Greig

11. Aug, 2011

My pleasure Angela… I took a run through it today and love it! Glad you can check it out too!
Angela

11. Aug, 2011

Hi Loren! Thank you for sharing this tool. I am always looking for great tools like this so I am excited to check it out.
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