#project management

[prokopetz]

Your project team is organisationally flat? Cool – so is this a "we have a boss in practice, but their decisions can never be challenged or held accountable because nobody will admit that they're in charge" situation, or is it more of a "mission-critical tasks that nobody is excited about doing simply don't get done" sort of deal?

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[volcano-motel]

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[assassiowl]

Outer Wilds OC Orchestra - Concept

The orchestra welcomes you! In this post you will find some extra sketches and notes regarding what is going on. The response for the initial post was a lot higher than I anticipated and I think most of you wanted to get involved asap, so I've accelerated the trial phase, I've made a plan, this is now an official, impromptu project that will now run until the end of June. I've scheduled the full details to drop 28th Feb 2026 12:00 UTC That post will be your main port of call, it has the information pertaining to this project, please read it before asking questions thanks! Want to learn more about these characters? I'll tag their creators under the cut - I've added additional materials to give you a rough idea of what to expect (2 minute gestural rough)

These were the folks who managed to sign the initial document before I closed the form From top left, going across to bottom right Celestine - Fiddle - @straweepy Granite - Kantele - @gem-is-bored Pyrite - Conductor - assassiowl Basalt - Handpan - @lwieczorek08 Whin - Viola - @timetravelinghearthian Pip - Mascot - @dekkiidan Hatchett - Viola - @tiredmisophonicwerewolf Iolite - Kalimba - @outersyourwilds Kimber - Cello - @ultragalaxy06 Metaphie - Recorder - @melonpie105 Jasper - Guitar - @stardusttshowers

My thanks to these folks who kindly lent me their OCs without any knowledge or explanation of what I would be doing with them (They're literally all Outer Wilds creators, do check out their work! Who am I kidding, if you're reading this you've probably already seen their blogs) Ok so, we're going to be dealing with a big team, people adding stuff at different times, this is the level of planning to expect to help coordinate the effort - it is for fun, it's a little formal, this isn't me being strict, we just need a clear vision

I've made some doodles to give a general ideas of what sort of 'thing' we'll be creating, however, this is not for influencing any part of the creative process - the community will be taking the reins, everyone will be able to have their say and influence what comes out on the other side, these images exist so we're not firing completely in the dark. Horizontal comp

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These aren't going to be scalable but I hope they convey that everyone will be able to join in with whatever they will feel comfortable with, be it a portrait or a dynamic full body, it's going to be totally up to you. The plan is here to ensure there's as much time as possible - this is a solid 4 months, so don't worry if you haven't sorted out your ref sheet, or don't have any ideas yet Excited? You can have a sneak preview of the theme and prompts to get the ideas flowing

The theme is Musical Orchestra, prompts and inspiration: dance, musical instruments, folksy, rustic hospitality, festival, sapwine, hygge, bard, lively Not everything made will have to be for the final composition - just like a real orchestra, there's plenty of opportunity for characters to interact in all sorts of new ways - the 'Outer Wilds oc orchestra' tag is where any additional creations will also end up, so post away! Not an artist? The drive will also have folders for writing and music, I would encourage you to use the tag and join the links - this initial project is for the artists because that's the world I know, but who knows what other creative endeavours are possible in such an environment, doesn't a cross discipline sharing of skill sound like a wonderful thing? --- Brilliant, that should be everything from me, I'll leave you to wait for the actual details tomorrow and prepare to send out links over the next few weeks. The important post is 28th Feb 2026 12:00 UTC - you won't need to wait long (In the mean time, you will need an account for Trello and Google - please check your privacy and settings are what you're ok with)

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[isaacfitzbooks]

Productivity Playbook: Stop Juggling, Start Cooking

I know I'm far from the first person to use cooking as a project management metaphor, but something clicked for me this week that I want to share!

If you've followed my weekly updates, you'll know that I've been (mostly) successful at working on three writing projects. Previously, I referred to it as "juggling," but I realized this week that it's less juggling and more cooking.

With juggling:

Everything is in the air at once

You have to pay constant attention to all your projects

If you drop one, you've failed

With cooking:

Different projects need different levels of attention

Some things can simmer while others need active stirring

You can turn the heat (your time/energy/effort) up and down as needed

Why I Needed This System

For years, I focused on one main project at a time. The problem is that publishing involves a lot of waiting, whether it's beta readers, agent feedback or editor notes. Sometimes I'd wait for weeks. Sometimes for months.

During these period, I struggled to go deep into other projects because I never knew when I'd get feedback and have to pivot. Recently, a project I'd been working on for years ended up getting trunked. And when that happened, it felt like I'd wasted all that time on something that would never see the light of day when I could've been making progress on something else.

So this time, I wanted to make consistent progress on multiple projects without burning out or spreading myself too thin. That's where the cooking metaphor comes in.

The Three Burners

Front Burner (64% of my time, worked on 4 days a week)

This is my main project that requires most of my time and attention. Projects in this stage are usually drafting, as that takes the longest and often has a deadline further out.

Currently: GHOSTLINE

Back Burner (18% of my time, worked on 1 day a week)

This is my secondary project. It's usually in a different stage than the front burner project, either outlining or revising. I work on it once a week and make consistent progress, but I'm not working on it constantly.

Currently: DDDC

Slow Cooker (18% of my time, worked on in intense bursts)

This is the project that depends on other people's timelines. With the slow cooker, it's about periodic intense focus when feedback arrives, like needing to chop vegetables before they go into the pot.

Currently: ASTRA

Why This Works

It keeps momentum going.

Even if one project stalls (waiting on feedback, hits a creative wall, or doesn't work out), I have other projects moving forward.

It prevents burnout.

I'm not trying to give 100% to three projects at once. I'm giving 64% to one, 18% to another, and 18% to the third spread throughout the year.

It allows for rotation.

In February, when I turn in GHOSTLINE's first draft, it will join ASTRA in the slow cooker while I wait for feedback. DDDC will become the front burner project, and PROJECT SPORTS DESK will move from the fridge to the back burner.

The Hidden Benefit of Multiple Projects

What surprised me most was that instead of feeling creatively drained, working on multiple projects simultaneously actually helps me stay creatively fresh.

I work on GHOSTLINE Monday and Tuesday, then switch to DDDC for the day on Wednesday. When I return to GHOSTLINE on Thursday, I'm creatively recharged and refreshed to finish the week strong.

Final Thoughts

You don't have to keep everything in the air at once.

You just have to know which burner each project is on, and trust that the projects in back will still be there when you're ready to give them your full attention.

Stop juggling. Start cooking.

If you try this system, I'd love to hear how it works for you!