Mariana Holostenco

38 posts

Mariana is an Economist with a degree in Marketing and International Economic Affairs. And, because she is passionate about it, she also specialized in human resources management.

Her interest in time management began in her college years. Then, thanks to careful planning and the fact that she strictly adhered to her schedule, she managed to complete her studies and, at the same time, work to support herself and also spend time with family and friends.

Later her time management skills have proven very useful in successfully coordinating the administrative and human resources departments of the companies she has worked with.

Following her experiences, she clearly understood that rigorous planning is one of the key factors for effective time management and the basic tool is the To-do list. Over time she has researched, studied, and tested various techniques, methods, and methodologies that applied to our To-do list help us to remarkably increase our efficiency and productivity. As a result, she published the To-do list compendium, a paper that concisely presents (with examples and diagrams) 12 planning techniques and prioritization strategies. The purpose is to make it easier for the reader to choose a time management system that suits his specific needs and situation.

Delighted by the positive influence that efficient time management has on both personal productivity and business results, Mariana continues to research and study continuously everything that appears new in this field.

She's also keeping us all up to date, by constantly writing on PlanArty's Blog.

Stay tuned and certainly will be easier for you to constantly develop your time management skills and always keep your productivity high.

Contact: mariana@planarty.com

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Project timeline

April 30, 2020

Create effective project timelines with key strategies for task management, milestones, and deadlines. Learn how to visualize your project’s progress and ensure timely completion using various timeline tools like Gantt and PERT charts.

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What is OKR – Objectives and Key Resultst, the goal-setting system

April 20, 2020

Achieve ambitious goals with the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) system. Learn what is OKR and how it aligns individual, team, and company goals to boost focus, collaboration, and productivity through structured goal-setting and progress tracking.

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Do it tomorrow, a new approach of time management

April 19, 2020

Boost productivity and reduce stress with the Do It Tomorrow time management method. Learn how to use principles like the closed list and the ‘mañana principle’ to handle tasks efficiently and avoid overload.

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Eat that frog to beat procrastination and accomplish more

April 13, 2020

Overcome procrastination and boost productivity with the ‘Eat That Frog’ method. Learn how to tackle your most important tasks first and achieve more by applying simple yet effective time management principles.

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Autofocus – a simplified time management system

April 12, 2020

Learn how the Autofocus time management system simplifies task organization with a master to-do list. Discover its intuitive approach to boost productivity, avoid procrastination, and reduce stress.

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Takt time, Cycle time and Lead time

April 9, 2020

Explore takt time, cycle time, and lead time to optimize your workflow. Learn how these key concepts help balance production efficiency and meet customer demands with practical insights and formulas.

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Top Reasons to Use Time Tracking Software

April 7, 2020

Find out how time tracking software can improve productivity and efficiency. Learn how PlanArty helps you stay organized and manage your time effectively.

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To do list basics

April 6, 2020

Maximize your productivity with effective to do lists. Learn how to organize tasks, stay on track, and accomplish more with PlanArty’s time management tips.