Which is more important to first get right: Effectiveness or efficiency? Intuitively many choose first to be effective: Just get it done, worry about doing it properly later. This approach may produce short term gain but it is disastrous in the long run. Even though some things may get done, doing them inefficiently takes away from the enjoyment of our work, depletes our energy and momentum, and causes ineffectiveness; this is true for individuals as well as teams.
Yet a principal responsibility of managers—shareholder proxies—is to ensure the long term sustainability of the businesses entrusted to our care. We give ourselves every chance of success when we focus on efficiency first, and then effectiveness. Form before function. Quality before quantity. How before what. Efficiency results from following the correct form. Effectiveness produces an intended result. [click to continue…]
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When you’re faced with the ultimatum, “Do it or else,” what should your rational response be? “OK, sure,” or “Interesting idea; let’s look at it a little more closely before we take it any further.”
Being able to debate objectively with those who feel sentimental and passionate about their idea is a good way to help people see the pros and cons of what they’re suggesting. And, by applying a consistent rating method to each idea you’ll quickly build up a feel for which ones are winners, and which not.
Managing Agile’s New Product Rating template is a simple, yet effective way to confront the rationale behind new product ideas before the coding starts.
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