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When I’m managing several similar-priority deadlines, I use a hybrid time-blocking and Kanban approach. I start the day by reviewing my Asana board and calendar, breaking work into 60–90 minute focus blocks and 15-minute admin slots. I score tasks by effort (S/M/L) and impact (1–3) and tackle high-impact, low-effort items first to maintain momentum. For visibility, I keep a simple 3-tier list: Must-Do (today), Should-Do (this week), Nice-to-Do. When priorities change mid-day, I pause for a 5-minute triage: I confirm the new deadline, impact, and dependencies, then renegotiate less critical due dates with stakeholders. This method helped me consistently hit 95%+ of my deadlines across 10–15 concurrent tasks per week while cutting last-minute rush work by about 40% over one quarter.
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In your civil engineering studies, what specific design coursework or project work did you complete related to irrigation channels or canals (e.g., design of lined/unlined canals, distributaries, minors)? Describe one such design in detail, including how you determined discharge, permissible velocity, section dimensions, and lining choice for Gujarat-type soil and climate conditions.
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