The Secret to Getting Replies to Your Emails
The “one-minute email” is a simple tool for getting quicker responses.
Managing Projects
Sample Email to Introduce the MOCHA Model
Here’s an email you can use to introduce our MOCHA model for clarifying project roles and get everyone using the same vocabulary.
How to Manage Work Without Formal Authority
Managing up and sideways can be tricky. Here are six tips for doing it well.
Getting Aligned Worksheet
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.
Debriefing Template
By debriefing at the end of a project, you can capture lessons learned to ensure even better results next time. This template will help you ask the right questions.
MOCHA Framework: How to Assign Responsibilities
Try our “MOCHA” model (Manager, Owner, Consulted, Helper, Approver) to establish clear roles on projects.
Project Planning Template: Step-by-Step Guide
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.
Effective Delegation Process and Worksheet
Review our three-step delegation cycle and principles for effective delegation. Then, use our delegation worksheet to communicate assignments clearly.