Thoughts on Berkun’s Chapter 3
Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind for the duration of this project and for the start of other freelance opportunities, lies in Berkun’s words, “Smart preparation minimizes work.”
I like how Berkun breaks down the types of projects. After understanding his criteria, I consider myself SuperNick: The Solo Superman. 🙂 In being responsible for all phases of this project, I plan on maintaining my status not as a vigilante with super powers, but as a project management superstar.
Organizing my approach:
Figure 3-1, Chapter 3, "Making Things Happen" by Scott Berkun
To better organize and prioritize my deliverables, I created a mindmap via MindMeister. This is a great tool for a person who thinks like me. And now that I think about it… It is somewhat related to the article we read on Systems Thinking. I make this connection because the writer seemed to be saying that the creation of “archetypes” are good for understanding a system.