Prioritize the priorities

When organizations, business units, and individuals describe their priorities, why do they often have a long list of items?  Is it possible to have numerous vital elements and for them all to be a priority? If they all are, do we have any priorities? This applies...

Killer plan

Planning is an essential part of the success of most complex or even simple initiatives. It defines what’s important, instills ownership, recognizes sequence and timing, and can provide inertia. The very same asset is a killer. Chocolate is good, but too much...

Potential and execution

Planning is an essential part of all we do. Any plan that is not well thought out can go awry fast and lead to an untold loss in time and expenses. The plan sets the course and is a must. Yet, that is all it is, thoughts and direction, devoid of action. The ability to...

Need to plan

Going on vacation is something we can all agree upon. An excellent idea and something to look forward to. The question is where to, when, how, and on and on.  It is unlikely we will take a vacation without doing some planning. Even if we choose to take a trip...

Begin at the end

We begin working on projects and soon find we are taking a different direction midway. Uncertainty prevails, discontent is apparent, and often we sit back and question the process or the people executing the task. While it can be essential to be fluid and flexible...