There can never be better collation of thoughts than to write about 'wishlists' on birthday. :)
In dictionaries worldwide wishlist are defined as 'a list of desired things or occurrences.' This is something that has ability to sum up all expectations - from now to then, from present to future, even for the future so distant that no one has ever seen before.
Writing a true wishlist requires clarity and purity in thoughts, it requires courage and confidence to publish it to the world and sometimes it may take years to strike off each item after fulfilment.
The reason to emphasize on writing a wishlist is simple - unless there is a wishlist, there is a little chance of clarity on the goal to achieve or destination to reach. Without a wishlist leader cannot guide and follower cannot follow the path. A CEO will surely miss the mission and Project Manager will keep crying foul on scope creep :)
Wishlist published at the beginning of the project will keep teams on precise path during execution and sponsors delighted at the closure. In my opinion managing the wishlist is all what 'project management' is all about.
I encourage to screw around vigorously (Way # 108 S.A.V from The little big things by Tom Peters) to get your reporting staff, your manager, your leadership, your CEO, your board, even your wife & kids to write true wishlists and publish it to you. Begin by asking - what is it that you truly desire ? Ask this question openly in townhalls, in your quarterly reviews, or weekly meetings or simply whenever you meet next.
Once wishlists are written and published - there is zero confusion on scope, expectation, the destination or the goal forever. Next steps become simple to take and that too on correct path - from the wishlists leaders & followers both know - whether to take the road less travelled or just keep treading on the beaten path.
Getting wishlists written becomes the forward step to take after Next Natural Step of Start with Why (preceding post). It settles dust & confusion, and is capable of getting everybody sign up for team.
Wishlists are important tool for everybody - from CEOs to Employees, from Head of the family to junior of the family, Wishlists have the ability to make or break a relationship.
In the chapter of humanity - relationship is all that matters - it's beyond the contract.
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