Here are a few takeaways from having just managed roughly 32 projects in the last week across 15 different people and four different communication channels. I’ve tried breaking out the takeaways for whether you’re managing or executing.
- Leader: Always give a deadline when you ask for a project to be complete – no matter how small or large.
- Doer: If you’re not given one, ask for it right away.
- Leader: Proactively inform if a deadline changes or can be extended.
- Doer: If you can’t meet a deadline, let the leader know well before the final hour or day before the deadline.
Leader: Rather than check in part way through a deadline; send inspiration.- Doer: Proactively share progress updates to mitigate any chance of micro management.
- Bonus
- Leader: Give the benefit of the doubt.
- Doer: Give the benefit of the doubt.
Stay Positive & Happy Leading & Executing
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Garth Beyer is a Certified Cicerone®, Senior Content Specialist at Encompass Technologies, owner of Garth's Brew Bar and a Madison-based freelance writer.
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