Throughout the last five chapters, we’ve explored how to manage ideas from conception to overseeing implementation. One recurring theme in these articles has been that by sharing our idea, we open the door for others to offer their feedback. I’d like to end this series of articles with some advice on how to handle these contributions and criticism. This article continues the series How to Implement Ideas Without Killing Anyone: ...
You’ve had an idea, you’ve presented it, and you’ve been given the green light. Congratulations! Now, you’re leading a project. 🎉 There’s a lot to do, but don’t get overwhelmed. We’ll take it step by step. Make sure to do things right! Since this project is your initiative, it will be especially important for you to follow best practices. There’s plenty of literature on how to manage a project, so instead of repeating the usual advice, in this article I’d like to highlight some tips that aren’t mentioned very often or that have truly made a difference in my experience. ...
You’ve had a great idea, and after working on it and preparing it well, the moment has come where it’s ready to debut. Finally! Though it might seem counterintuitive, at this stage the most important thing is not convincing others that your idea is the best. The important thing is to communicate three key points: You’ve identified a problem or an opportunity. You’ve already done some groundwork considering options. You’d like to help coordinate the implementation of a solution. In this article, we’ll go over some tips to clearly communicate these three points. ...
You’ve had a great idea, you’ve analyzed it thoroughly, and you’ve realized it’s the best idea in the world. 🐓 You have a great plan, nothing can go wrong, you’ve got it all covered. Shall we go for it? Shall we get to work? Wait! Imagine implementing your complete idea all at once. Your team works hard for several months, and when it comes to light, it turns out you haven’t taken the users into account; nobody likes your product. A total failure. ...
You have a great idea that is going to revolutionize the world, but… Are others going to understand your genius? In this article, we will see how to increase the chances of success for our idea by doing some groundwork before sharing it. This article continues the series How to Implement Ideas Without Murdering Anyone: How to Prepare to Present an Idea How to Succeed by Failing Cheaply How to Speak Your Boss’s Language Executing Ideas: Setting Objectives and Tracking Progress How to Offer and Receive Feedback (and Come Out Looking Good) Why Should You Prepare an Idea Before Presenting It? Put yourself in the shoes of your boss, who you’re approaching with your great idea. Following the example from the previous article: “What if we make a virtual reality application for our product?” ...
How satisfying it is to have good ideas! And how frustrating it is when no one listens to us. In this article, I’ll share the tricks I’ve learned over the years to turn one of your ideas into a reality. One day, you’re at work, thinking things over, and suddenly, your head lights up. You’ve had a brilliant idea! What if we create a virtual reality app for our product? (For example) Surely, we’d sell tons of it. ...