186 Natural Project Planning




The Voluntary Life show

Summary: As an entrepreneur, I wanted to learn more about the project planning because I needed to delegate and collaborate with others. I now see project planning as integral to getting things done in all areas of life. This episode is my own take on an approach called the natural planning model. These are the three minimal steps I use in planning every project: Naming the outcomeIdentifying the next actionReviewing each project regularlyIf I am stuck on a project, the more detailed planning I do includes: MindmapsCreating a project documentation template in EvernoteWriting down more details about the purpose and mission to clarify this for myselfJournaling and brainstormingIdentifying project components and milestonesScheduling and programming tasks in a task management app (I use Omnifocus)Show Notes: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David AllenOmnifocusEvernoteImage: Kamil LehmannListen to Episode 186 (20 mins)