Just get it done

3 rules that help me get stuff done –

1. Never mind who was supposed to do it. If it isn’t done and if it is within your power to do it, don’t faff around sending reminders (unless you’re trying to make a point. If you are, see point 2) – just do it yourself.

2. Have a bit of unexpected down time? Take out your to do list. If you don’t have one, make one and get on with it. No posturing, no acting busy. Just get it done.

3. Never mind who gets the credit. Just get it done.

Finally, I have realized that it helps most if you, in the words of Stephen R Covey, “be a light, not a judge.” If you are really looking to set an example, don’t do so by castigating your team for not getting stuff done. Set the example by.. just getting it done.