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Today I spoke for 42 minutes (but who's counting!) on the mistakes I have made over the years as a project manager, and what I work with when I collaborate with clients who want to improve their efficiency and productivity. Because it was a lunchtime presentation, there wasn't a lot of time for discussion...Here were some of the points - and the solutions - I shared:
1. In the past, I've "missed" opportunities because I wasn't looking at things in new ways. One of the reasons I talk about the arrow in the FedEx logo (if you haven't seen it, go look for it...It's pretty cool!) is just that. I remember distinctly the first time I saw the arrow - someone pointed it out to me, and I about fell out of my chair. My thought: What else have I not yet seen?
2. I sometimes forget the good idea I had "back then." So, over the years I've implemented the use of different tools/systems to "have an idea here, and remember all about it there." Yes, often it's as simple as writing it down (as long as I have a paper and pen). Sometimes, however, that convenience isn't available. So, yeah, I email myself or even call and leave a message with www.Reqall.com (if you haven't seen THAT one...you're in for a surprise!).
3. The one I always like to talk about, the one that I think is MOST important, is knowing when you're at your best. Not just what time of the day, but really, what had to go INTO you being at your best. At some point, I'll bulk up the website: www.AtMyBestWhen.com, but for now, it's a reminder that we are at our best when...(we do, be or have certain things/ways).
It was an honor to share some ideas with the group today. I hope that folks were able to go back and think about or share some of the Project Manager Secrets I shared!
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