Superstructure Method
We start with establishing a clear intention.
What's the objective? What are we trying to achieve?
Next we list out all the tasks or actions needed to
achieve the objective.
From this list, we categorize them into one of three
things:
1. Must haves ---
Absolutely critical to achieve
the objective. Without it, the project is meaningless.
2. Should haves –
Important but not critical.
However, leaving it out may lessen the quality of the final result.
3. Good to haves –
Having it is nice, but not
including it won't have any negative impact on our objective.
The rest is simple.
Must haves
are always first and take top priority for resources
and time. Like a superstructure, we start by first building a strong
foundation.
Should haves
are second priority - we build these up on top of our
solid base, knowing that each piece makes the superstructure stronger. Because
they're important, even if some tasks can't fit within our initial deadline we
usually line them up in the next follow up project.
Good to haves
are carefully considered only when the must-haves and
should-haves are all fulfilled - and we have extra time and resources.
The Superstructure Method
gives us amazing clarity and focus, helping make sure
that the resources we invest are always being used best. It's so useful, we
also apply it to how we conduct things like research, learning new skills, and
even meetings.
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