You are excited to get home from the conference. You were full of ideas and collaborations for the last few days. On the flight home, many pages were filled with notes about a product you would like to launch.
Your desk is covered in notes, messages and other things you need to do…NOW, when you return to your office. How can you not be overwhelmed by this huge new project?
These are some ideas:
1. Use your momentum.
This new idea is exciting to you NOW. When you get home, take an hour to make a list of your goals. To give priority to the project, post them in the most visible place in your workspace.
2. Tell your family, friends, and colleagues.
To show your commitment to the project, tell others about it. People will know your plans once they are out there. This is the first step towards making them real.
3. You can create opportunities for quick wins. Create opportunities for “quick wins.”
Your project can be thought of as a series or goals that you can achieve and lead to the desired outcome. Consider your goal and break it down into smaller steps that you can complete each day, week, or month. Then, address each step individually.
4. Take a fresh look at the world.
Sometimes it helps to look at the end result first and then work backwards. This can help you see the bigger picture and shed light on details that you might otherwise miss.
5. Register for help
Get your team on board! Establish their roles, develop an action plan, and meet regularly to discuss progress and resolve any problems.
6. Stay on the right track with technology
Basecamp is a web-based collaboration and project management tool that’s simple to use. It lets you upload and share files and track milestones and to-do lists, as well as communicate effectively throughout the project’s duration.
7. Have fun.
When you are just beginning a project, it is easy to get excited. You will encounter snags and stressors over time. Encourage your team to achieve goals all through the project. Not just after it is completed. Reward your team for a job well-done after the project is completed.
