Tip 1: Set the goal
The first task we need to take is to set the goal that we
want to achieve.
Tip 2: Divide and Conquer
Divide the goal into small accomplishable tasks and set the target
for each of them.
Each and every task should be a SMART task
.
Tip 3: Follow-up and Follow-through
After setting the tasks, you should never forget to
follow-up daily and follow-through them till their completion.
Following doesn’t mean that you don’t trust but it
essentially means” trust but verify”. It will help keep everyone out of harm’s
way.
Tip 4: See the goals
A project will span at least more than 15 days. In these 15
days problems will definitely pop-up.
Resources can become sick, requirements are missed,
incompatible technology is used, and systems can go down etc…etc
These problems should not set you back, you need to see
through the problems on to the goal. Take preventive and corrective measures ,
your final target is your GOAL.
Tip 5: Never miss details
Make sure that while you focus on the big picture , your
goals you are not missing out the details.
Making sure you know all the details about a particular
project , about a particular problem will definitely help you and your team to
sail through the difficult times easily.
Never miss the details. Not even a single day.
Tip 6: Don’t ASS-U-ME
Never rely on assumptions.
If there are any assumptions, put them on paper , get it
signed off and make it requirement.
You can’t assume that just because someone said a
deliverable is complete…that it is.
Tip 7: Freedom of speech.
Speak to your managers, to your team and to your customers,
whenever required, wherever required.
Ask Questions, get things clarified.
Keeping silent will take every one into a fierce fight
towards the end.
So, speak-up.
Avoid ambiguity, avoid confusions and speak.
Let your members speak their concerns to you. Take at least
an hour, every alternate day to make sure you know what difficulties or
problems each one is facing.
Tip 8: Accept you don’t know
If you don’t know, you don’t know. There is nothing to be
scared off.
But whenever you don’t know, try to research and get the
knowledge.
In today’s world knowledge is free. But it requires time and
commitment. So, commit yourself to your lack of knowledge/understanding. And
make sure you get the knowledge, make sure you understand.
As a leader, if you have ambiguity prevailing you, your team
and the project is going to suffer.
Tip 9: Catch them doing right.
Make sure you appreciate your team members, whenever they
have accomplished a task.
Recognize them in public, it helps boosting their
self-esteem and increasing their productivity.
More than catching a person doing something wrong, it’s more
important to catch them doing something right.
Tip 10: Keep a mirror with you.
Keep a mirror not just to see your appearance but to check
on your attitude, towards others, towards the project, towards the organization
and also towards yourself.
Be humble, respect others and be decisive.
No comments:
Post a Comment