Planning is useful, but plans are useless – I am sure you have heard that saying (President Eisenhower). I think the strategic part of planning is useful (not plain planning). And I also think strategic plans are a little bit better than useless. If you’d like to know more (e.g. what a strategic plan is, […]
COVID has taught us so much. Including the value of a good plan. And the value of getting rid of old plans when they no longer suit us. One planning technique often named, but rarely implemented well is the strategic plan. If you’ve often wondered what’s the difference between a plan and a strategy. Or […]
COVID has taught us so much. Including the value of a good plan. And the value of getting rid of old plans when they no longer suit us. One planning technique often named, but rarely implemented well is the strategic plan. If you’ve often wondered what’s the difference between a plan and a strategy. Or […]
If you’re finding your current project or planning approach is not effective. If you’re finding you’re not getting the stuff you want to do done, then you need to change something. Change what you do or change your plan. If you want to improve your project management and planning game try these 3 things: Have […]
If you’re finding your current project or planning approach is not effective. If you’re finding you’re not getting the stuff you want to do done, then you need to change something. Change what you do or change your plan. If you want to improve your project management and planning game try these 3 things: Have […]
Five conferences you should attend during your PhD: Leading international conference in your field – to get to know the experts. Leading national conference in your field – to find local experts. Local special interest group – to solve your specific programs. University conference – to know you are not alone. Leading local industry conference […]
Five conferences you should attend during your PhD: Leading international conference in your field – to get to know the experts. Leading national conference in your field – to find local experts. Local special interest group – to solve your specific programs. University conference – to know you are not alone. Leading local industry conference […]
Four steps to becoming a successful researcher: Define success (or what does life look like in 5 years). Work backwards to today – what does each year imply about the year before it? Create a detailed plan for the next 12 months. Revisit the plan weekly and revise the plan every 3 to 12 months. […]
Four steps to becoming a successful researcher: Define success (or what does life look like in 5 years) Work backwards to today – what does each year imply about the year before it? Create a detailed plan for the next 12 months. Revisit the plan weekly and revise the plan every 3 to 12 months.
Six steps to living your priories: Determine the period of time you’ll focus on. Schedule deadlines. Schedule ideal delivery dates. Allocate time to your ideal work at the ideal time for you. Know your measures of success. Plan your celebration/reward.