Another thing from the NY Power Team. Getting something done fast and effectively is a real skill. Here are some contextual things to help make that happen:

RPM - Rapid Planning Method

[previously known as OPA]…

Result…

What is my Outcome? What is the Result I am after? What do I want to see happen specifically (adjectives & adverbs) and measurably (weight, size, dollar value, *timeframe, etc.)? What is my dream, my vision, my desire? What do I feel I want to have happen?

Purpose…

What’s the Purpose? Why do I want this outcome /result? Why is this outcome /result a must for me? What will it give me and/or allow me to give others? What would achieving my outcome /getting my result mean to me and my life? How will I feel having achieved my outcome / my result / my vision / my desire?

Actions…

What are the actions I must take? What needs to happen to achieve my outcome /to get my result? What are the steps to making this happen? What would be a great plan?

Additional Planning Distinctions…

What is the duration of each of my action items?

When and how specifically will I fit these action items in my schedule?

To Whom can I leverage these action items?

CANI… [Constant and Never ending Improvement!]

*Review your progress –weekly/daily

How is my progress? What did I do great? What am I doing well or right? What could I acknowledge myself for?

What can I still do even better? What do I need to do even better? How can I step this up? What, if anything, has prevented me from taking action?

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