Project Work

The heart of effective planning is well-written objectives. An objective

should specify what must be accomplished (in measurable terms) and
when it must be accomplished. When the how is added to a objective, it
becomes a plan. Here's an example of a well-written plan in action: "I
will (what) lose 2 kg ("when") in 1 month ("how?") by not eating desserts
and walking 25 km four days a week." Remember to use the following
three-way test to determine how well your plans are written. Test 1:
Does this plan specify the desired outcome and state it in measurable
terms? Test 2: Does this plan specify when the desired outcome is to be
achieved?
Test 3: Does this plan specify how the desired result will be achieved?
Prepare a plan for each of the following areas of your life that passes all
three tests.
Self-improvement plan:
What?
When?
How?
Work-related plan:
What?
When?
How?
Community-service plan:
What?
When?
How?

Self-improvement plan:
What? Improve my public speaking skills
When? By the end of the next quarter
How? By taking a public speaking course, practicing in front of a mirror,
and giving at least one presentation a week in front of a group of people.

Work-related plan:
What? Increase my productivity and efficiency
When? By the end of the next quarter
How? By creating a daily task list, prioritizing my tasks, and eliminating
distractions during work hours.
Community-service plan:
What? Volunteer at a local non-profit organization
When? Once a week for the next three months
How? By researching and contacting different non-profit organizations,
selecting one that aligns with my interests and skills, and committing to
volunteer for a specific number of hours each week.