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In this episode, you’ll learn how to choose which projects to execute on and the role of project management in getting them done.
Discussed in this episode:
The challenge is that we have many more ideas than we can ever get done
The hard part is to decide and curate which are the best for us
One screen or filter we can use is our values to see which projects match most or all of our values
Another tool is to create an x,y chart and plot the projects against resources needed and expected return
Resources can be time, investment, difficulty,
Recognize that you may be the bottleneck and allocate your time where it makes the most sense
Return can be money, reputation, or other outcomes you want to achieve
Projects need clear outcomes, high-level strategy, and do-able tactics
Plot work on a GANTT with who is responsible and dates required
Sometimes it help to work backwards from when you want to project completed
Work on one project at a time and defer the rest to later
Put important dates and your work in your calendar so you allocate the time for it
Set aside time to evaluate every project
Values Exercise to help you discover your values
https://www.businessownerssuccessclub.com/2013/01/15/discovering-your-values/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gantt_chart
https://www.gantt.com/
Show Notes
In this episode, you’ll learn how to choose which projects to execute on and the role of project management in getting them done.
Discussed in this episode:
The challenge is that we have many more ideas than we can ever get done
The hard part is to decide and curate which are the best for us
One screen or filter we can use is our values to see which projects match most or all of our values
Another tool is to create an x,y chart and plot the projects against resources needed and expected return
Resources can be time, investment, difficulty,
Recognize that you may be the bottleneck and allocate your time where it makes the most sense
Return can be money, reputation, or other outcomes you want to achieve
Projects need clear outcomes, high-level strategy, and do-able tactics
Plot work on a GANTT with who is responsible and dates required
Sometimes it help to work backwards from when you want to project completed
Work on one project at a time and defer the rest to later
Put important dates and your work in your calendar so you allocate the time for it
Set aside time to evaluate every project
Values Exercise to help you discover your values
https://www.businessownerssuccessclub.com/2013/01/15/discovering-your-values/
Creators and Guests
What is The Number?
The Number is a business podcast about the numbers that actually run your business.
Each episode focuses on one number. Revenue, profit, cash flow, capacity, time, valuation, customer cost, risk, or exit readiness.
Hosted by Wendy Brookhouse, and often joined by Kelsey MacAulay, the show breaks down what that number means, why it matters, and how it should influence the decisions you make as an owner.
Some episodes feature guests. Some are honest conversations. Some are solo deep dives.
If you own a business and want better clarity, better decisions, and better outcomes, it starts with knowing your numbers.