Getting Work Done

What does "Getting Work Done" mean?

Completing daily tasks and following procedures with a high level of efficiency.

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Workload Prioritization
Many of us have several roles and responsibilities in our job, and at times it can be challenging to identify what to tackle first, let alone what should come next. Add to that, varying projects with timelines – some dependent on outside collaborators – knowing what to start, how to start can feel overwhelming.

Why Bother with Workload Planning?
Taking time to plan out and analyze your workload can feel like a big investment—why spend time developing and maintaining an individual workload plan when there is so much to do? However, research shows that leaders at all levels can benefit from workload planning—even if you take a minimalist approach.

Asking Leadership for Workload Planning
Managing workload effectively is a challenge in many workplaces. When tasks pile up, priorities clash, and expectations are unclear, then stress rises, productivity drops, and job satisfaction declines. A structured approach to workload planning helps prevent these issues.

Project Management
Isn’t it impossible to be behind the scenes and in the spotlight at the same time? Not if you’re a Project Manager! Project management is a balancing act of contradicting skills. Sometimes you have to be the driver of change while someone else is at the wheel.

Program Evaluation
As public servants, we respond to the needs of Minnesotans. Part of being responsive is determining whether programs and services achieved their intended goals in the most responsible and equitable ways possible.

Maximizing Use of Technology
Knowledge of our technology is the best way to maximize it. We can strategize and problem-solve more efficiently when we know what we are capable of, and we can explore more options when we develop our skills.

Grant Writing
Writing well – with clarity, consistency, and creativity – will better your chances of getting approved.

Communications and Delegation
While all facets of communication are important, conversations focused on collaboration and responsibility help teams get work done successfully and achieve the team’s goal(s). It is vital to organize your meetings to foster teamwork and ensure clear expectations are set for delegated tasks.