I have been ensuring the success of projects for many years by simply first assessing the practicality of a project before implementing it.
In his book GSP observes "It's only perfect if it's perfect for you." He uses this attitude to study many things and take only what works best for him to make up his winning fight style.
A dumbed down or lite weight version of methods and processes can prove more successful if it means it can then be implemented (that is infinitely more successful than not implemented at all right!).
The downside of this is that it may seem to be a poorer quality implementation of this method - but let’s not lose the forest for the trees - the point of work is to create a successful, profitable business. When the objective becomes following a method at the expense of the financial success of a business this is going in the wrong direction (ie: NOT sustainable).
BTOPP Model - Ask yourself "How will this change effect these parts of my business?" so your eyes are open when bringing something new to your business.
Once you actually look at what it will take to introduce a new product line, system or customer solution you may find you don't have the staff, or budget for new staff, or the skills in house to support the service or technology that's required.
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All of theses issues can occur when running a project to improve your business. Careful assessment and planning of what is intended and how to implement it can avoid a lot of heart ache and wasted time.
Remember, not following what is referred to as ‘best practice’ is no crime. It is only perfect if it is perfect for you and only you will know that ultimately.
If you would like assistance walking you through the BTOPP Model to see how you can use it to smoothly manage improving your business please get in touch.
