Im moving to a new role “ chief of staff to global CDO” and I’m losing my mind. I’ve been in consulting all my life so I’m used to doing the assigned work. Now that I have to prioritise for myself, for my boss, track progress and run multiple things in parallel - what systems, tools, best practices I should put in place to ensure it doesn’t screw up my ADHD brain and my life!! Anyone who’s doing this and thriving?

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Trello boards for project management tracking of different works teams - document all tasks in different columns (backlog, to do, in progress, blocked, done) you can break these tasks down n assign due dates - turn on notifications so it shows you when certain tasks are near the assigned due date, scheduled email/scheduled slack function for outside of office tasks.

ChatGPT can help with breaking down large complex tasks + help you prioritise it like a roadmap.

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Trello was a game changer for me. I stepped into a new role with several direct reports and oversight accountability for numerous high-stakes projects. Diligently using the platform, frequently communication with stakeholders, confirming the order of priorities, and giving myself grace and positive self talk helped me to build a strong foundation, quickly ascend the learning curve, and gain momentum with early wins that boosted my confidence.

OP, you can do this. Hang in there.

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Congratulations!
Any change to a new role can be jarring, adhd or not . Be easy on yourself and give yourself the time you need to get your arms around multiple projects. . You’re smart and capable. Whatever systems you ultimately choose, you’ll do great. Success is more often the user than the platform.

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You folks are the best! Thank you ❤️

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