Productivity Skills: Time Management, Prioritization, and Decision Making
This prioritization technique is named after a US President
Eisenhower Matrix (other techniques include the ABC Method and the RICE Model)
Accessibility is important to consider when creating a presentation, especially if your presentation includes this
Visual aid
This brainstorming technique involves writing continuously - without stopping to edit - for a set period of time
Freewriting
In my work, I most often interact with this kind of resource
(examples include: financial resources, human resources, physical resources, intellectual resources)
(examples include: for historical reference, for communication and transparency, to help with risk management, for accountability and compliance)
Goals written in this style are a powerful tool for achieving success and staying on track
SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound)
These 4 elements make up the structure of an effective presentation
Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Follow Up
In my work, I most often create this kind of writing
(examples include: proposals, emails, website content, process documentation, training manuals, etc.)
This group must be considered and included throughout the strategic planning process
Stakeholders
This is one of the approaches or methodologies used in project management
(examples include: agile, scrum, kanban, lean, waterfall)
Before setting goals, it's helpful to get clear on this
Your Values + Vision
This strategy helps with overcoming stage fright and anxiety related to public speaking
(examples include: practicing in advance, taking deep breaths, focusing on your message, starting with a strong opening, engaging your audience, etc.)
This is a question you might ask when critically evaluating someone's writing
(examples include: Does the author have any obvious biases? Are any studies they reference accurately cited? Has the author considered other viewpoints?)
For each goal you set, you may want to consider multiple different ___ that would help you to achieve that goal
Strategies
In my work, I recently led or contributed to this project
_
This time management technique was named after a tomato shaped kitchen timer
Pomodoro technique
In my work, I communicate most often with this audience
(examples include: other staff, students, faculty, researchers, external organizations, etc.)
There are many definitions for “critical thinking”, but the structure of this cognitive process was first brought to the masses thousands of years ago by this person
Socrates (the Socratic Method)
This is a structured approach to conducting an internal and external assessment
(examples include: SWOT Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, PESTLE Analysis)
This is the first step in project management where the boundaries, objectives, and constraints of a project are clearly determined
Defining Project Scope
This grid is a useful tool for analyzing and evaluating options
Decision Matrix
According to body language researcher Albert Mehrabian, communication is composed of 55% nonverbal cues, 38% vocal elements, and only 7% actual words
The 7-38-55 Rule of communication
This rhetorical device appeals to logic and reasoning
Logos
(Ethos appeals to the credibility and authority of the writer. Pathos appeals to the emotions and values of the audience.)
This is one action that must be done when managing and monitoring a budget
This is a breakdown of a project's deliverables, tasks, and sub-tasks
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)