How to starting project to finish projectThe correct way to starting project is a subject that minds greater than mine have tried to figure out for ages. The only thing that has every made sense is to attempt the most difficult part first. I have been on numerous teams over the years wherein people just could not locate the point of entry for starting a project. Ask any job seeker and they tell you the same thing…where do I begin? So, instead of always stuck in first gear and the inevitable discussion stage…I begin…that’s right..I just throw myself into the most difficult part…that is my point of entry. While others are holding meetings and making various phone calls and calling it preparation…it is really just stalling…or more accurately, getting ready to get ready. When I am done scouring my network for support and ideas I just jump in and trust my training and experience will guide me through the appropriate steps. Getting the sequence right should not be insurmountable…the main thing is to allow for some monitoring and adjustment along the way. This brazen attitude is not arrogance…it is something quite different…it is from years of experience in pain and suffering.I call this “paralysis by analysis” or, simply put “thinking about it is always worse than doing it” I enter the project or problem and I prioritize things in multiple ways…what is most time sensitive, what is most important, what is unclear and who do I need to involve.Within that I normally find that things take shape and I stay focused on what I can do independently and what I need other people for, that way I build an awareness of time management to conform one another’s schedules. Here is an example: I am asked to help a friend move and we are to meet at his place at 9 am…we are told he has a truck rented for exactly 4 hours and the rest he can transport with his car…for now he just needs help getting the furniture out of the way. I show up at the time and he has the truck in his driveway…the other friends are there as well…we move a couple of lamps and electronics while he is looking around for other things.. After all, he has a truck and doesn’t want to waste any room…soon we move some chairs and other furniture. The truck is now at 90% capacity with 30 minutes left to drive to the storage unit and return the truck to the rental place. It is entirely possible we can do it, it will be tight but we are confident…but then the inevitable happens…he spends 10 minutes looking around his place for odds and ends that can fit in the remaining 10% the truck has left. With 20 minutes left we have blown the possibility of meeting the deadline…Getting an extension is not an option as a result of another party reserving the truck, instead there is an expensive surcharge. This scenario illustrates the importance of allowing for points of failure and collaborating with other people…learning what I can do independently and respecting the needs of others is the key to starting and finishing projects successfully. "Starting project" written by Ken Bownes "Starting project" blogHave you got any starting project ideas ?Share it! "Starting project" - Most read article |
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