You're juggling multiple research project deadlines. How do you decide which tasks to prioritize?

First thing: never rush important projects or, in other terms, never keep important projects or things pending until the eleventh hour, or start a task at the eleventh hour. It will not be as productive as it could have been if you had that interval initially. There is a difference between finishing the task and effectively finishing the task, but it all depends on the task and its importance. Secondly, many times, multiple project deadlines collide, and it becomes hectic. So, time management and prioritization are key here from my perspective.

Prioritize the tasks based on the most important and their urgency looking at which one will give the greatest impact. After than allocate time for each of them and monitor progress

As the river or water reservoirs begin to dry up, creating muddy areas around them, animals become trapped while trying to find water at the inner locations. During dry spells, mud has been shown to be one of the deadliest substances for cattle and other wild animals. Therefore, it is imperative to come up with a long-term strategy to stop animals from using muddy regions as a route to watering spots. The Kafue plains and Namwala rivers in Zambia are drying up more quickly, and many animals may probably find themselves in this predicament. Drilling boreholes away from the muddy and silty riverbanks is one short-term option. To help the livestock and wild animals that are in danger of dying, the government and other allies should act swiftly

Sometimes there are external factors that have an impact on projects, I remember after the pandemic that the lack of electronic components affected the manufacture of production lines, so we took the initiative to request components from the group's companies in other countries, so we could have them in time, instead of leaving the problem in the hands of suppliers who were manufacturing the equipment. Analyzing the problems is important, but taking action represents a response to the needs.

To delegate when managing projects I like to consider some important points such as: 1- Identify the talent of the collaborators as well as their strengths, in order to know specifically the activities they can perform as well as the responsibilities according to their experience. 2- Provide clear and achievable objectives, making sure that the whole team understands them, deadlines and specific client tasks. 3- Trust the team to take responsibility for their tasks, and support them with the necessary resources so that they can complete the assigned tasks.

Assess Deadlines: List all projects and their respective deadlines. Evaluate Project Importance and Impact: Consider the impact of each task on the overall project goals and outcomes. Prioritize tasks that have a higher impact or are critical Urgency vs. Importance Matrix: Use the Matrix to classify tasks based on urgency and importance. Focus first on tasks that are both urgent and important. Evaluate the availability of resources (time, equipment, personnel). Delegate When Possible Review and Adjust Regularly Communicate with Stakeholders: Keep stakeholders informed about progress and any potential delays.

Flexibility in project management demonstrates that you have a well-controlled schedule and that you know the talents of the team, as they are the ones who will support you in achieving success. When there is an unexpected problem, I listen to what the team has to tell me and then communicate it to the client, so we are all well informed and can make decisions that add value to the project.