Goals are the driving force behind results, but goal-setting can feel laborious and unwieldy. Whether you’re working on goals at the organizational, team, or individual level, follow these tips to get past the pain points and ease the process.
The “one-minute email” is a simple tool for getting quicker responses.
Here’s an email you can use to introduce our MOCHA model for clarifying project roles and get everyone using the same vocabulary.
Managing up and sideways can be tricky. Here are six tips for doing it well.
Set yourself (or your team) up for success by getting aligned with your project lead or manager on priorities, expectations, resources, and check-in points along the way.
This project debrief template helps you capture lessons and create accountability after a task or project is complete. Assess results, give and receive feedback, learn, and improve.
Try our “MOCHA” model (Manager, Owner, Consulted, Helper, Approver) to establish clear roles on projects.
For complex projects, it’s helpful to have a written plan that lays out “who will do what by when,” including interim deadlines for smaller components.
Review our three-step delegation cycle and principles for effective delegation. Then, use our delegation worksheet to communicate assignments clearly.