The definition of done
May 13, 2018 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsGetting the job done always takes a little longer than finishing the task The task is the actual work involved in delivering the thing. Anything from writing an email to... Read more
Author Archives for Nick Shepheard
Always painful
May 12, 2018 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsAs you get towards the deadline everything looms larger. All the elements of the deliverable are clear, the processes are coming together, the components are coming together and everything is... Read more
Option two
May 11, 2018 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsOn the other side of the table … you have very little control. Sure you can bring some jeopardy to bear, some time pressure, some decision gateways, but in the... Read more
Fully resource
May 10, 2018 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsWhen your team is overwhelmed with all the things they’re working on, it’s smart to organise those things into projects. Thing is, when you organise everything into projects, you’re now... Read more
Through the spokes
May 9, 2018 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsSome subjects are complex with endless dynamics in play. Technologies, resourcing, strategy, personal preferences, vested interests, timing, prioritisation. Without direction and a deadline you’ll be going around in circles until... Read more