Daniel Pink
#1 New York Times bestselling author
Daniel Pink is one of the most influential modern writers on the intersection of business and human behavior. He has published six books on the subject, including the New York Times bestsellers When: The Scientific Secrets to Perfecting Timing and A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future and the #1 New York Times bestsellers To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth about Moving Others and Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into 41 languages.
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Although we can’t always determine when we start, we can exert some influence on beginnings—and considerable influence on the consequences of less than ideal ones. The recipe is straightforward.
Flight Template Series: Managing a Team Through Project Beginnings, Midpoints, and Endings
Project Management: Beginnings and Pre-Mortem
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Some say that timing is an art, but Daniel Pink knows that timing is really a science. Every project has a beginning, a middle, and an end — and each of these stages can exert an often invisible influence on team behavior. Being more aware of timing and being more intentional about these stages can help your project succeed. The beginning is your opportunity to get your project started on the best foot by setting realistic goals, anticipating any future roadblocks, and identifying a clear strategic mission. This flight will help you unlock the scientific secrets to good timing to help your projects flourish from the beginning as well as anticipate problems that may arise.
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Identification of anticipated problems before they occur
Consideration of the timing of the start of this project
Interim goals to set for midpoint of the project
Alignment on purpose behind the project
Identification of additional resources needed to make a strong start