“Do you want to do this fast… or do you want to do this right?” is an important question. If the answer is fast, then let’s do it fast as possible so we can get to fixing it as soon as possible.
Mary Poppins is a great story/video full of information about how to become a better manager.
One of her best is “Well Begun Is Half Done.” In brief, getting anything off to a good start improves the likelihood of success. Odd thing, some people seem to often start off in a hole, then neglect another aphorism: If you are in a hole, stop digging.
When we look at complex systems this principle seems to be magnified many fold. Chaos theory states that small perturbations in initial conditions within complex systems (people and organizations are complex systems) can have enormous impacts at a later time.
Remember the 5Ps: proper planning produces premier performance.
Beyond Luck is now an e-book on Amazon. At $6.95 it’s a great deal.