I have just read an interesting article which highlights how some people have a habit of making things more complex than they need to be. I recognise this trait in me exactly, and while my big-picture thinking has its benefits, there are times I need to follow the advice offered in this article:
- Settle for enough data...know when you have enough data and when too much information is inhibitive
- Set the key priorities...focus on a few key things and let the rest drop
- Develop a simple plan of action and evaluation, changing direction when necessary
- Be clear about the situation, the goals and the plan