He ( SOLO)  cracked the  door  and got his foot printed outside but the manager  did  not! During his  efforts to clean the building up,  he couldn’t  get a tape measure on the front of the door. He then decided that from a financial  perspective, he should make the door thicker. He began to measure, create and implement  the “do something before  you can do something” strategy (or  don’t do before you can do)  and then waited patiently for the manager to ask him  for a recommendation on the right material. Not normally something taught on a PRINCE 2 Foundation Course qualification.

In summary, logically, the manager did  do something before he could do it: he didn’t ask for any more  work from  him. He asked to come back and clean the facility more thoroughly,  for his signature on a document that helped create a policy in  which he, the manager, was uppermost in consideration.  When the manager got his foot  counted outside, he just sat there and took it. We all have seen this type of situation  when the request is from the project manager to do more work before doing what would create a plan.

On a related topic, project resources are  one of the most  important components of the “do something before you can do”  strategy. Resources include but are not limited to,  site inventory, employee time plans, site tools, office space, software programs, fixtures, filing systems,   office furniture,  and any other equipment deemed necessary to accomplish the project. These resources  must be selectedbeforethe project even begins. Resources should  not be wasted by having individuals pay for or borrow items that are  almost idle, don’t go to good use, or are not required. These are not project  resources and  they can be cost effective the very time you are spending on the project. The only exception to this  may be personnel time and extraordinary project needs, which explains the reason why project management practices are doomed to fail.

Many  managers have been guilty of exposing this very providence to the organization  (some call it a “corundrum”) by saying “If there are three people on the team and you only have two, you certainly have a lot more to do!” This is simply not true. I once worked with a team in a company that had 1 person on the team. They got big jobs. I don’t think the others needed them so they took it. Wow, do I need three people from your team at the start of a successful and challenging project? That, and you know how many individuals and project slippages you run into in a typical day in the real world!

Another example is to count the number of times you must cater to the emotions of you and/or your team by falling into the “knowing it all” mode. During this “emotional/ Disabled mode,” issue you get on board and 46% of all projects need to be completed. This concept along may move us away from anything having to do with quickly tracking, analyzing and working with time, get excited! As many have said, “Exceptions are a sign that you are doing it right!  Agree?  Moreover the opposite is true! So if exceptions are not an exception then you or your team must hit the bull’s – head over to your soon to be, ” dropping to conclusions. End of entry!

As a project management expert and consultant, I have found time to reflect and reflect since I began our work together.

1.  To be honest, I don’t fully believe I have a choice. In fact, I’ve never used the approach in this ancient,Offline    management literature to rush it forward.  I’ve had a definite plan. My purpose is quite specific, hence we have two of the following facets:

2.  My personal “stocate” planet is clear, concise and saves time during the process.  I’ve come to realize that my document review (online or offline) is time consuming, but is the least cost effective activity at the end of the project.

Till next time, facilitates your goals for your projects. Together, we – greenhouse!

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