Step 3: Execute the Plan

Re-evaluate each day - Progress toward MVP

Fight UUWs

Does the UUW have to do with MVP?

Do it!

Is there a negative consequence if you don’t get it done right away?

Yes - do it

No - go to next step

Negotiate - push deadline or scope

Force yourself to do it during Flex time

Put it on calendar

Eliminate Distractions

Stop Distracting Yourself

Open calendar and look at today schedule

add up all the open and flex time

Lay out one sticky note per hour of availability

Write most essential tasks on sticky notes

Order the sticky notes in order of importance

Set a 50 minute timer

Turn off distractions

Work!

Reward yourself!

Block External Distractions

Create a communication policy

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