J.D. Meier's Blog : Resultshttp://blogs.msdn.com/jmeier/archive/tags/Results/default.aspxTags: Resultsen-USCommunityServer 2.1 SP1 (Build: 61025.2)Jason Taylor on The Zen of Resultshttp://blogs.msdn.com/jmeier/archive/2008/12/13/jason-taylor-on-the-zen-of-results.aspxSat, 13 Dec 2008 18:24:11 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9209716J.D. Meier0http://blogs.msdn.com/jmeier/comments/9209716.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/jmeier/commentrss.aspx?PostID=9209716<p>Jason shares <a href="http://jtaylorgoodlife.blogspot.com/2008/12/how-to-manage-disruptions.html" target="_blank">how he implements the Zen of Results workflow</a> as well as a dialogue around some sticking points with his team.&#160; Jason's one of the most effective people I know and his insights are always crisp and actionable.&#160; </p> <p>Here's my key take aways: </p> <ul> <li>Free yourself from your tasks to focus on delivering real value.</li> <li>Be mindful of your results.</li> <li>Avoid becoming attached to your backlog.&#160; Time changes what's important.</li> <li>Use the weekly cycle and reflection to improve your ability to execute.</li> <li>Reprioritize, delegate, and defer.</li> <li>Watch out for common binds - randomization, poorly planned objectives, fuzzy priorities.</li> <li>Create a workflow that revolves around delivering value, not completing tasks.</li> <li>if you're not hitting your goals, figure out why - don't spiral into the pit of despair.</li> <li>Results build momentum. </li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Resources</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://sourcesofinsight.com/2008/12/10/the-zen-of-results-free-e-book/" target="_blank">The Zen of Results Free E-Book</a> (Sources of Insight)</li> <li><a href="http://sourcesofinsight.com/2008/12/08/rituals-for-results/" target="_blank">Rituals for Results</a> (Sources of Insight)</li> </ul> <p><strong>My Related Posts</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/jmeier/archive/2008/12/10/the-zen-of-results-free-e-book.aspx">The Zen of Results Free E-Book</a></li> </ul><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9209716" width="1" height="1">ProductivityResults