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A Quote About Planning

Not this kind of axe!

Not this kind of axe.

“When you go to chop down a tree, you need to spend the first 45 minutes sharpening your axe.”

So said a colleague of mine, now sadly deceased. His name was John and he was a wise and wiley Managing Director, who knew the value of planning and who always took time to get organised. He was also full of useful little quotes and I was reminded of this one today, whilst sharing a pot of tea with a mutual friend.

The next time a colleague of yours dons their superhero cape and prepares to leap into action, pause them gently and ask: “How sharp is your axe?”

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5 Responses to “A Quote About Planning”

  1. TetWatteath says:

    Great, I didn’t know about this topic up to the present. Cheers.

  2. Richard says:

    Thanks TetWatteath, planning is much undervalued. Plan first or risk failure!

  3. Very interesting post I love your blog keep up the great articles

  4. Interesting. May I add your blog to my link exchange directory?

  5. Richard says:

    Please do, as long as you’re not linked to anything x-rated!

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Richard Maun works with people to develop effective communications, increase leadership skills and improve business processes. He uses Transactional Analysis in organisational settings and combines this with Lean thinking. You can reach him via the contact page, or via the Primary People link above.

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