Success is a Plan, Not a Secret
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On the Cogitations "Quotations" page, the definition of success starts with the word Plan.
Lesson 6.1: Don't "Wing It"
While some people like to "wing it," it makes the people around them very uncomfortable. As a manager, you need a plan.
- What are we trying to achieve this month?
- Who is doing what?
- How will we know if we succeeded?
Even if you put the plan in a drawer and don't look at it for months, the act of building the plan helps you clear your head and lead your team with confidence.
Lesson 6.2: More is Less
In both product design and management, simplicity wins. Irv’s blog post "When More is Less" reminds us that adding more features (or more rules) often makes things worse.
If your management style is too complicated, your team will get confused. Keep your rules simple, your goals clear, and your feedback direct.