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Completing Larger Tasks
Henry Ford once wrote, “Any goal can be achieved if you break it down into enough small parts.” Any big task that you have to complete can be completed if you break it down into enough small parts. One of the best techniques of all is to divide your task into “bite-size pieces.” Take a piece of paper and write down every small part of the task that you have to do, in sequence, from the first little job to the final job that completes the task. Then, discipline yourself to do “number one” on your list. Sometimes, the decision to take action on the first step on a large task makes it easier for you to do the next step, and the next step, and the next step as well. Sometimes just forcing yourself to start on a major task will help you to develop the momentum and energy necessary to work right through until the task is complete. The Salami Slice Method A variation of the “bite-size pieces” technique for overcom- ing procrastination is called the “salami slice method.” Just as you would not try to eat a loaf of salami in one bite, you do not try to do a large task in one time period. Instead, you salami-slice the task; you reduce the size of the task by slic- ing off one small part at a time. You then resolve to complete that one small part before you go on to something else. Each time you sit down with your major task, especially if you are overwhelmed with other pressing responsibilities, resolve to complete one part of the task at a time. Often this O V E R C O M E P R O C R A S T I N A T I O N 69 American Management Association / www.amanet.org strategy will get you started on the project and make it easier to complete parts two, three, four, and so on. Develop a Sense of Urgency One of the rarest and most valuable human qualities in the world of work is a sense of urgency. It is estimated that only about 2 percent of people move quickly to get the job done. When you develop a reputation for having an “action orien- tation” and for getting the job done quickly, you’ll move onto the fast track in your career. When 300 chief executive officers were asked what employees could do to put themselves on the fast track in their corporations, 85 percent of the top executives had the same reply. The most important qualities that they looked for were 1) the ability to set priorities and 2) the ability to start on the most important job and get it done quickly and well. When you develop a reputation for starting on your most important tasks and completing them quickly and well, you will be happily surprised at all the wonderful opportunities that will open up for you. 70 T I M E M A N A G E M E N T American Management Association / www.amanet.org |
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