Wednesday, May 12
One stop web first aid
Your website sucks. Trust me. If you want to know exactly why, and get a head start on how to fix it, have a look here:
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Monday, May 3
UNCONSULTING is full of bull
Seth Godin, author of the bestselling book Purple Cow, today announced the inclusion of UNCONSULTING in his 2004 Bull Market Directory, a resource for connecting organizations with some of the world’s most creative thinkers. Download your free copy here and look for UNCONSULTING on p. 406.
I'm honored. Seth rocks!
I'm honored. Seth rocks!
Sunday, May 2
Goals test to focus on the truly essential
Cheryl Andrus, VP of corporate and product marketing at Franklin Covey, has a lot of goals. Too many, in fact. In order to get more done, by focusing on less, she applies this 5-part test in order to focus on the truly essential:
— "What is its economic impact?" How will this goal affect the company economically and move it forward?
— "Is it aligned with the company's strategy?" In a time of rapidly shifting corporate strategy, it's essential to regularly reevaluate individual and team goals to ensure that each still maps to those of the company.
— "How will it satisfy stakeholders?" How important is it to your boss, your team, and other interested parties?
— "What is my level of passion, talent, and energy for it?" If you can't bring all three to the table, you're not going to achieve a high return on your efforts.
— "Do we have the resources?" Is there sufficient time, money, and any other necessary resources to accomplish this goal?
Try it. I'm a big believer in doing LESS with less. That's the only sane solution to getting more done.
— "What is its economic impact?" How will this goal affect the company economically and move it forward?
— "Is it aligned with the company's strategy?" In a time of rapidly shifting corporate strategy, it's essential to regularly reevaluate individual and team goals to ensure that each still maps to those of the company.
— "How will it satisfy stakeholders?" How important is it to your boss, your team, and other interested parties?
— "What is my level of passion, talent, and energy for it?" If you can't bring all three to the table, you're not going to achieve a high return on your efforts.
— "Do we have the resources?" Is there sufficient time, money, and any other necessary resources to accomplish this goal?
Try it. I'm a big believer in doing LESS with less. That's the only sane solution to getting more done.
