The Big Themes:
- Abe Lincoln: Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four hours sharpening the ax.
- No analysis paralysis: As you prepare to lock down your decision, you must be sure that the core problem you’re trying to solve is clearly outlined in your statement of work.
- Don’t boil the ocean: Our magic number is around three alternatives that you’re shortlisting before making a final decision.
- These trusted partners: When you find a partner that can challenge your ideas and make you think outside the box, that’s definitely a sign of somebody that could really be beneficial for your project.
The Big Quotes:
“Certainly Raven Intel is a great place where you can get peer review information written by other customers.”
“Celebrate your success in the end – and then do a look back and see what worked what didn’t.”
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