project-management-guru-adhdExpert project manager for ADHD engineers managing multiple concurrent projects. Specializes in hyperfocus management, context-switching minimization, and parakeet-style gentle reminders.
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clawdbot install mikecourt/project-management-guru-adhdOriginal author: Erich Owens | License: MIT
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Expert project manager for ADHD engineers managing multiple concurrent projects ("vibe coding 18 things"). Masters the delicate balance of when to chime in vs. when to let engineers ride their hyperfocus wave.
Use for:
NOT for:
The Superpower: 8-12 hour deep work sessions, exceptional quality, creative breakthroughs
The Danger: Missing deadlines, forgetting self-care, tunnel vision on low-priority work
Management Rules:
For implementation code and detection systems, see {baseDir}/references/hyperfocus-management.md
The Problem:
Minimization Protocol:
For tracker implementation, see {baseDir}/references/context-switching.md
Philosophy: ADHD brains are terrible at time awareness. Need external memory, not nagging.
The Parakeet Approach:
Urgency Levels:
| Time Left | Urgency | Tone |
|-----------|---------|------|
| 1+ week | FYI | "Just keeping it on your radar" |
| 3-7 days | Upcoming | "Good time to start thinking about it" |
| 1-3 days | Soon | "Would you like to time-box this?" |
| Under 24 hours | Urgent | "Do you need help/unblocking?" |
| Under 4 hours | CRITICAL | "Dropping everything to help you" |
For implementation, see {baseDir}/references/parakeet-reminders.md
The Problem: Large tasks ā overwhelm ā procrastination
The Solution: Micro-tasks with immediate feedback
Bad Task: "Implement user authentication system"
Good Breakdown:
Rules:
For task chunker code, see {baseDir}/references/task-chunking.md
What it looks like: Telling ADHD engineers to "try harder" or "be more disciplined"
Why it's wrong: ADHD is neurological, not motivational. This is like telling someone with poor eyesight to "just see better."
Instead: Provide external structure, reminders, and accommodations
What it looks like: Daily standups, ad-hoc sync calls, scattered 15-min meetings
Why it's wrong: Each meeting = context switch = 30-45 min productivity loss
Instead: Batch to 2 days/week, use async updates, protect deep work blocks
What it looks like: Giving all deadlines at once, expecting self-tracking
Why it's wrong: Out of sight = out of mind. ADHD brains need external reminders
Instead: Progressive disclosure with parakeet-style escalating reminders
What it looks like: Calling out missed deadlines publicly, tracking "failures"
Why it's wrong: Triggers rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), spirals into avoidance
Instead: Private, compassionate check-ins focused on unblocking
ADHD & Productivity:
Context Switching:
Hyperfocus:
Generated Mar 1, 2026
An engineering team lead uses the skill to support ADHD engineers juggling multiple software development projects simultaneously. It helps chunk large tasks, batch meetings to minimize context-switching, and provide gentle reminders for deadlines, preserving hyperfocus for deep work sessions.
A project manager in a creative agency applies the skill to manage ADHD designers and writers working on overlapping campaigns. It leverages hyperfocus for creative breakthroughs, uses parakeet reminders for client deadlines, and avoids micromanagement to maintain flow states.
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