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LittleTipsThatMakeaBigImpact|Coursera
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The best estimates come from:
The internet.
Your boss.
Experience.
Your colleagues.
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2.
What would you NOT do if you didn't know how long a task would
take?
Ask a subject matter expert.
Compare it to work that is similar in nature.
Look for records from last time this work was completed.
Make up a number that seems right.
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LittleTipsThatMakeaBigImpact|Coursera
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3.
You know that it takes you two minutes per slide to give a
presentation. You have 10 slides. How long should you allow for your
presentation and what type of estimate are you using?
20 minutes and this is a parametric estimate.
20 minutes and this is an analogous estimate.
20 minutes and this is an expert estimate.
20 minutes and this is a wise estimate.
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4.
You receive an email and it requires you to take action. You can
complete the action in 2 minutes or less. What do you do?
Delete it; if it was important it would require more than 2
minutes.
Do it and get it out of the way.
File it in your actions folder for later.
File it in your reference folder for later.
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5.
The approach we discussed for managing emails and texts cannot be
used for other inbox type items.
True
False
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LittleTipsThatMakeaBigImpact|Coursera
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6.
If you are not productive during a specic time of day you should:
Tell your management you cannot work during that time.
Use ex-time as best you can and perform your less
complex tasks during that time of day.
Use ex-time as best you can and perform your most
complex tasks during that time of day.
Dont work; stay at your desk if required, but use the time to
read or surf the internet.
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7.
You should not use a calendar or a calendar view that shows both your
personal and professional life. They are separate and should be kept
separate.
True
False
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8.
When you have tasks that are similar in nature, the most productive
way to handle them is:
Work on them during the same time period; you will be
more productive because you are in the same mode.
Never do too much of the same type of work on the same
day.
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