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The Commandments


Managing

  1. Get the best people you can find/afford, and clear the way so they can be effective
  2. Provide strong leadership – make sure your people know what they need to do, and when
  3. Allow and foster open and honest communication. Listen and learn. React effectively and fairly
  4. Encourage debate where necessary, but if things get bogged down, be a benevolent dictator
  5. Set short timescales for targets and reviews – weekly is probably best.
  6. If you’re squeezed on time and cost, reduce scope – or it’ll be late/broken/over budget
  7. Nail the risks, before they nail you!