CHAPTER FOURTEEN

How to deal with deadlines and multiple projects

When you have only one project to work on, maintaining focus is a lot easier than when you are juggling several. However, doing just one project at a time is a luxury for most people. In this chapter you’ll find out how to manage adroitly several projects at the same time. You’ll also learn the best techniques for making sure you meet your deadlines.

How to set deadlines by working backwards

There’s an old question that is sometimes asked regarding deadlines: “Do you want it good, or do you want it fast?” In today’s marketplace the answer is “Both!” If you put into action the strategies we’ve already covered, you’ll be most of the way there to delivering both. The first step ...

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