Be Quick But Don’t Hurry
“Be quick but don’t hurry.” If you aren’t quick in today’s world, you’re done. If you hurry, things are poorly done or not done at all.
Follow step by step:
Creating Urgency:
Nothing gets done without urgency. With that in mind, shorter timelines are better than longer. They create urgency – Be quick.
Urgency and Quality:
Shorter timelines enhance efficiency.
Shorter timelines, on the other hand, threaten quality – Don’t hurry. Allow more time the first time but shorter timelines thereafter. Take maximum time for planning and thinking. Each step check up are you going towards your goal or you need to change your planning. The way in which fourth man was reminding himself I’m Alright So Far.
Urgency and Stress:
Shorter timelines increase stress. It’s easy to go too fast and stress out people. Moderate levels of stress enhance performance. But, go too far and performance drops. Never hurry when it comes to people. Instead, “Go slow to go fast.” Always keep watch on the people who are in your team. If they are stressed, slow down.
Going Slow:
Go slow with people be quick with performance.
Take time to calm frustrated employees or volunteers who are stressed by short timelines. Listen to their concerns and frustration. They’re frustrated because they want to succeed and the timeline you established seems to block, not enhance success.
Shorter timelines demand you manage emotions and provide support.
Vidur says – Indulging yourself towards accomplishment of goal and not deviating from your objective are the secret to profit and prosperity. Therefore, a man of action attains wealth, becomes great, and gain pleasures in life.
