My role as a project manager just ended due to the completion of the project. Temporary project-based jobs are tough because they inevitably lead to an uncertain employment situation. In my project work, I worked for nearly three years with people who have drifted out of the workforce. The main focus of my job was not on digital tools, as most of my clients do not use them at all. Some lack the necessary devices, skills, or even the desire to use digital tools. In my work, I primarily used the following tools: Facebook, WhatsApp, and Teams.
However, from the perspective of visibility and results in project work, the following tools could be utilized;
Instagram ja Facebook: sharing stories, pictures, and content
LinkedIn: tool for developing network collaboration and expanding networking
Evernote: tool for scheduling daily project work and private life, and for facilitating the management of everyday life
Monday: tool used to assist in project management
According to ChatGPT, the successful use of digital methods requires the following things;
- User-Centric Design: The application should be designed with the end-user in mind. This includes an intuitive interface, easy navigation, and accessibility features. The design should cater to the needs, preferences, and limitations of the target user base.
- Reliability and Performance: The application should be reliable and perform efficiently, with minimal downtime or errors. Fast loading times, smooth operation, and consistent performance are crucial for user satisfaction.
- Security and Privacy: Strong security measures to protect user data from unauthorized access and breaches are essential. Additionally, the application should comply with privacy laws and regulations, ensuring user data is handled responsibly.
- Regular Updates and Maintenance: Continuous improvement through regular updates is important. This includes fixing bugs, updating security measures, and adding new features based on user feedback and technological advancements.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: The application should be compatible with various devices and operating systems to reach a wider audience. This includes optimizing the app for different screen sizes and resolutions.
- Effective Onboarding and Support: Providing users with guidance on how to use the application, through tutorials or customer support, can enhance the user experience and increase adoption rates.
- Scalability: The application should be scalable to handle increasing numbers of users or data volume without performance degradation, ensuring it remains effective as it grows.
- Feedback Mechanisms: Incorporating ways for users to provide feedback about their experience can help developers understand user needs and preferences, leading to better updates and features.
- Integration Capabilities: The ability to integrate with other tools and systems can enhance the functionality and value of the application, making it a more integral part of the user’s digital ecosystem.
- Clear Value Proposition: The application should have a clear purpose and value proposition. Users should understand how the application can benefit them or solve their problems.
- Marketing and Promotion: Effective marketing strategies to promote the application and reach potential users are important for successful adoption.
- Data-Driven Improvements: Utilizing data analytics to understand user behavior and preferences can guide improvements and ensure the app stays relevant and useful.
SELF EVALUATION
The use of various tools and applications depends a lot on the nature of the work tasks, the objectives of the work, and individual working methods. In my opinion, it’s not good to use too many tools, as we are already far too dependent on our phones and computers.
While working on this task, I was surprised by the number of different applications available and the wide range of purposes they serve. Sometimes, I think it would be good to stop and consider whether we are using the applications or whether the applications are using us? Fundamentally, almost all applications are designed to be used as much and as long as possible, creating a dependency where eventually, people can’t live without them.
Research also suggests that excessive use of devices is harmful to our brains, our ability to concentrate, and our mental health. The development is constantly moving forward rapidly, while the physical and psychological health condition in society is continually deteriorating.
In the future, I would like to see trends where constant phone use is no longer fashionable, social media loses its value, and people’s dependence on social media diminishes, along with a significant reduction in advertising and all kinds of overconsumption as people decrease their use of digital services.
