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The Dieter’s Guide to Project Management
Successful dieters and successful project managers have a lot in common. They both require a plan and discipline. They track progress and make adjustments. They keep an eye on the big picture, but focus on interim goals. And they avoid the temptation of fads and shortcuts. Hard, often unappealing work, yes — but the rewards are in the results.
A landmark Consumer Reports survey in 2002 revealed that very few of those who lost weight and kept it off had signed up with a commercial diet plan or followed a particular diet regimen. This has long been known to diet experts, who say that the key to success is to chart a course, set interim goals, and aim for steady, gradual progress over a long period of time.
In many ways, successful dieters and successful project managers have a lot in common. The steps that both must follow are straightforward and very similar in some basic ways. Both require a plan. Both require discipline. And neither is much fun.
This, however, should not discourage you. If you do decide to put in the hard work, you will be rewarded with the kind of project success that will help both you and your organization. The following suggestions can help you attain your project goals and reduce the number of pitfalls that can emerge along the way.
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