Ripe for Harvest

278 • R IPE FOR H ARVEST

~ Are they consistent with:

• Relative level of quality desired • Availability of resources (e.g. van not available that weekend) • Cost of alternatives

• Communicate assignments. ~ Quality expectations ~ Report requirements ~ Meetings ~ Set next meeting.

WORK THE PLAN

• Monitor the written task list daily or weekly (depending on project phase). • Follow up on delegated tasks.

• Look for changes in assumptions or events. • Make vendors bid competitively (three bids).

REVIEW THE PLAN

• Keep notes for next time. ~ Makes process 25% easier next time ~ Make improvements next time. • Have a formal review. • Celebrate victory at the conclusion.

KILLERS OF GOOD PROJECTS • Over-commitment to quality (look at relative quality required within constraints)

• Overspend money • Take too much time • Unclear expectations • Disagreement about expectations • Too many meetings • Poor leadership

Context Values/Vision

Prepare Launch Assemble Nurture Transition Schedule/Charter