Toasting Your Project
From the Project Your Voice Blog
by Stéphane Parent
Understanding that what we say and how we say it has a great influence on our project stakeholders.
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While we are more familiar with making a toast at a wedding, it is appropriate to master the art of good cheers for your project.
Toasts are usually meant to celebrate a person or an event. Why not toast your project or team member as an icebreaker?
Toasts are fairly straightforward with few rules:
- Make a reference to the occasion or person you are recognizing
- Offer a thought or perspective
- Offer best wishes
Be sincere and keep it short, no more than five minutes. Toasts do not need alcoholic beverages; a glass of water will do just fine as you holler Sláinte!
Sometimes we have to mix seriousness with fun. Toasts provide you with a great way to deliver that combination. Make sure to keep the technique of toasts in your project management toolbox.
Posted on: January 22, 2020 06:27 PM |
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Luis Branco
CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª
Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Stéphane
Interesting your perspective on the topic: "Toasting Your Project"
Thanks for sharing
Once the ritual is created, it must be kept in a coherent and consistent manner
Stéphane Parent
Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Luis, I think making a toast is a great ritual to have on a project.
Rami Kaibni
Community Champion
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Absolutely Stephane, totally agree and we always do this at the end of the project and when we hit certain milestones.
Very interesting, thank you.
Stéphane Parent
Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker
Prince Edward Island, Canada
A toast is a great milestone ceremony, Rami.
Stéphane Parent
Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Thank you, Nora. Where do you see yourself offering a toast during your projects?
Rami Kaibni
Community Champion
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
@Stephane, yes indeed it is, a great one !
Drew Craig
Sr. Agile & Product Coach| Vanguard
Philadelphia, Pa, United States
Thanks, Stéphane. Celebrations, toasts, or other positive recognitions are great for teaming.
Stéphane Parent
Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Gracias Eduin! What are opportunities for toasts in your project?
Stéphane Parent
Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Yes, Andrew. Recognition is a pretty important topic. That will be my next blog post.
LORI WILSON
RETIRED - Technical Project Manager| RETIRED - LifePoint Health
Clarkston, Wa, United States
Thanks, St�phane. I agree 100%
Stéphane Parent
Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Thank you, Lori, for your support.
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