| Ingredient 57. | Don’t Get Distracted |
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” —Mark Twain, author and humorist
The Problem
Teams take longer to complete projects because they waste time working on things they didn’t have to.
The Solution
Get your team to focus on the most important tasks.
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Agree on goals. Constantly check and realign project scope, roles, and responsibilities. Challenge unclear assumptions and requirements before prioritizing any work. Record changes so you can refer back to them at a later date.
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Say no. Avoid scope creep by pushing back on new requirements that make ...
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