Tuesday, October 02, 2007
How to close off a project properly
lifehack.org: "The emphasis on getting things done (GTD) through technologies, tools and psychological tweaks has helped us become able to achieve new heights in productivity. This is great since the more things that we can finish, the sooner we can get on to other (often bigger and better) things. That could mean picking up more money, vacation time or opportunities to try new things – whatever is important at the time. But don’t be in too much of a rush to close a file or finish grinding out the last 10% of a task. There are some great ways to finish things that can yield important benefits for you and those around you who are involved. These benefits can often extend to those who may later come onto the scene."
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I have noticed that whenever I am working that many of the policies this article talks about apply. Most of all, recognition is important. It is hard to work well when you do not feel your work is appreciated. Being told how well you are working, you feel like working harder.
The celebration portion of closing off a project in the theatre often involves watching/enjoying the show. However, many times, a person never really gets to enjoy the fruits of their labor. This was one of the things I wish was different about summer stock. As you are always dead tired, you dont even want to see the shows you are working on, and you just get bitter. For another example, if you work on a show and it sucks, the same lack of fulfillment/celebration exists. It is part of this 'celebratory' theory that i think that it is so important for theatre people to actually see at least one show a year that they actually enjoy.
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