Comments on: How GTD Helps Teams Think http://mikestpierre.com/?p=84 the spiritual side of work / mike st. pierre Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:09:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Mike St. Pierre http://mikestpierre.com/?p=84&cpage=1#comment-84 Mike St. Pierre Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:14:33 +0000 http://mikestpierre.com/?p=84#comment-84 Ken, good point. I also like the grounding question of "and why are we doing this project in the first place?" Too often folks just do things because they "always have done it that way". Pax, M Ken, good point. I also like the grounding question of “and why are we doing this project in the first place?”

Too often folks just do things because they “always have done it that way”.

Pax, M

]]> By: Ken Stewart http://mikestpierre.com/?p=84&cpage=1#comment-85 Ken Stewart Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:32:16 +0000 http://mikestpierre.com/?p=84#comment-85 What do you think of re-affirming goals... the ole' "why are we doing this and where do we want to going"? Outside of this, I've had first hand experience in this. when I first stepped into management, I attempted to lead by committee - under the auspice of seeking buy-in and committment to the overall goal. This was a mistake. Now, I listen and volley ideas about and then make a decision. I am attempting to hone my skills in this area and I am privaledged to work with a leader who can make you think his ideas came from you... I don't know all of his tricks, but I've seen improvements just by watching small things... What do you think of re-affirming goals… the ole’ “why are we doing this and where do we want to going”?

Outside of this, I’ve had first hand experience in this. when I first stepped into management, I attempted to lead by committee – under the auspice of seeking buy-in and committment to the overall goal.

This was a mistake. Now, I listen and volley ideas about and then make a decision. I am attempting to hone my skills in this area and I am privaledged to work with a leader who can make you think his ideas came from you…

I don’t know all of his tricks, but I’ve seen improvements just by watching small things…

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