Project Management Level 1 - Personal Organization

Learning Objective

Develop strong personal productivity skills using time management tools and prioritization frameworks, establish goal-setting practices with SMART criteria and progress tracking systems, master fundamental communication skills including written correspondence and meeting participation, create basic project planning abilities, and get a first introduction to Kanban/Scrum vocabulary that Level 2 will apply to real FRC build-season scheduling. This level is self-guided and meant to be attainable in a few weeks.

Prerequisites

None

Primary Resources

• SMART Goals (Doran, 1981): Wikipedia overview
• Atlassian Agile Coach: What is Scrum?
• Atlassian Agile Coach: What is Kanban?

Tasks

1. Time Management

   • Use digital calendar effectively
   • Create prioritized task lists
   • Manage deadlines and commitments
   • Track time usage patterns

2. Goal Setting

   • Write SMART goals
   • Create action plans
   • Track progress systematically
   • Adjust plans based on feedback

3. Communication Skills

   • Write clear emails and messages
   • Participate effectively in meetings
   • Document decisions and action items
   • Give brief status updates

4. Basic Planning

   • Create simple project schedules
   • Identify task dependencies
   • Estimate task durations reasonably
   • Plan for contingencies and setbacks
   • Learn basic Kanban/Scrum vocabulary as a foundation for later FRC scheduling application

Level 1 Completion Requirements

• Maintain an organized calendar and task list for 4 weeks
• Write at least three SMART goals and track progress against them
• Successfully plan and execute a small personal or team project using a written plan
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication in a team setting

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