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075: Conquer the Entrepreneur’s Kryptonite: Simple Strategic Planning | with James Woosley

Engaging Leader

Rather than the traditional approach of a business plan or a detailed GANTT chart, James Woosley provides a streamlined approach that is more practical and action-oriented. Although it is targeted especially for a business start up, this book will be helpful for those in organizations of any size who need to be more entrepreneurial.

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Great Quotes: Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky

QAspire

Elaborate Gantt charts and byzantine procedures plague bureaucracies large and small. The rewards system of the traditional workplace keeps us on track, in line with deadlines from the higher-ups. Stay Tuned : Subscribe via RSS , Connect via Facebook or Follow us on Twitter. On Rewards and Status Quo.

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Managing a Remote Team: 12 Best Practices for Better Productivity

Strategy Driven

Tools with built-in scheduling charts, such as Gantt charts, help estimate the amount of time needed per task, send out automated reminders, whether as calendar or email reminders on desktops or smart devices, as well as automatically adjust the timeline to account for early completions or delays. Enforce policies.