March 7, 2023
Whoops there goes that Idea
So you had an idea and now it’s gone. You missed the window. You didn’t commit on time. You simply didn’t get it done and someone else did. Now you know for the next time.
Articles for category: Drive
March 6, 2023
Task Crunch
You will feel the inevitable crunch of tasks as you work towards a release. Bugs will rise, stories will come back, and test cases will fail. The task crunch is on. This is where the leader steps in and sets the priority, sets the pace, and controls the crunch so that day in, day out, everyone knows what they are doing, they aren’t stressed, they aren’t worried, they are focused on what they need to do and where they need to go. The goal is to remove the worry of the crunch and focus on the task.
March 5, 2023
Time and Space
The goal is always to maximize space to get things done in time – setting yourself up for success with the right tools, working with the right people, and knowing who does what best and where people can be the most productive. Creating this space reduces stress, anxiety, and confusion when the time crunch hits. When the time crunch hits, there shouldn’t be a problem because everyone knows what their space is and how it relates to the team’s space. The other option is to take away space, reduce what people can do, don’t give them freedom or trust to
March 3, 2023
The Final Countdown to Release
You have lists on lists of what is left to do. But you only have so much time left. So now comes the hard part, you can’t do it all and you can either try to or you can start throwing turnips off the truck. The idea of throwing turnips off the truck is that you are not going to get everything you wanted when you first started out on your journey, but you will still get there. So the question to you, as the leader of your team, is whether you still want to get your release there.
March 2, 2023
Good vs Great
The difference between Good and Great is the outcome. Good talent focus on the outcome, the outcome is all that matters, the prize at the end, the bonus, the award, the gift. Great talent focuses on the work to be done knowing the outcome will take care of itself. If the work happens, everything else will fall into place. It’s all in the approach working towards the same outcome.