Comments on: Do Little Things First http://alexking.org/blog/2009/07/13/do-little-things-first Alex King, Denver Web Developer Thu, 24 May 2012 16:30:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Weekend reading – Gaston Garcia http://alexking.org/blog/2009/07/13/do-little-things-first#comment-74747 Weekend reading – Gaston Garcia Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:10:42 +0000 http://alexking.org/blog/?p=3414#comment-74747 [...] Do Little Things First is a fantastic post by Alex King on why getting small things done on web development projects is a good idea (great read). [...] [...] Do Little Things First is a fantastic post by Alex King on why getting small things done on web development projects is a good idea (great read). [...]

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]]> By: Do Little Things First | dv8-designs http://alexking.org/blog/2009/07/13/do-little-things-first#comment-73493 Do Little Things First | dv8-designs Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:44:37 +0000 http://alexking.org/blog/?p=3414#comment-73493 [...] Alex King: “A funny thing happens when you want to be working on the store but take the time to clear out the little forum requests first — your brain has switched modes and is already working away on the store problem.” Excellent advice. [...] [...] Alex King: “A funny thing happens when you want to be working on the store but take the time to clear out the little forum requests first — your brain has switched modes and is already working away on the store problem.” Excellent advice. [...]

]]> By: Matt W http://alexking.org/blog/2009/07/13/do-little-things-first#comment-73310 Matt W Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:12:39 +0000 http://alexking.org/blog/?p=3414#comment-73310 I totally agree with this. I also try to base it on what is on my plate and when the requests come in (which I doubt you'd argue against). For instance, if it was 2pm and I was working on the store when the small requests come in, I might let them sit until the next day. Then that next day, I look at all items waiting to be completed and knock out the quickies before moving onto the substantial work. It not only gives the client a feeling that the project is progressing, but it also gives the developer a feeling of accomplishment, which can even be hard to self-measure when working on a large component of a project. I totally agree with this.

I also try to base it on what is on my plate and when the requests come in (which I doubt you’d argue against). For instance, if it was 2pm and I was working on the store when the small requests come in, I might let them sit until the next day. Then that next day, I look at all items waiting to be completed and knock out the quickies before moving onto the substantial work.

It not only gives the client a feeling that the project is progressing, but it also gives the developer a feeling of accomplishment, which can even be hard to self-measure when working on a large component of a project.

]]> By: Gordon Brander http://alexking.org/blog/2009/07/13/do-little-things-first#comment-73308 Gordon Brander Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:57:35 +0000 http://alexking.org/blog/?p=3414#comment-73308 I like this. Doing creative work for others is as much about communication and expectations as it is about building things. This is a good way to win trust and foster a culture where everyone feels like they have a voice. It can also be a practical approach, as shown in the <a href="http://wikisummaries.org/Getting_Things_Done:_The_Art_of_Stress-Free_Productivity#Chapter_2_summary_--_Getting_Control_of_Your_Life:__The_Five_Stages_of_Mastering_Workflow">less than 2 minutes</a> rule of GTD. I like this. Doing creative work for others is as much about communication and expectations as it is about building things. This is a good way to win trust and foster a culture where everyone feels like they have a voice.

It can also be a practical approach, as shown in the less than 2 minutes rule of GTD.

]]> By: Nathan Barry http://alexking.org/blog/2009/07/13/do-little-things-first#comment-73300 Nathan Barry Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:42:35 +0000 http://alexking.org/blog/?p=3414#comment-73300 First I find that when working on a project I must have a to-do list. Task-based work (get things things done today) is far more productive for me than time-based work (work till 5:00 PM). Second when working on tasks I find that you need to have some quick wins at first to kick off your day. So taking some easy tasks first is a good idea. It truly does make a big difference from the clients perspective when they see that you made their suggestions a priority. Good post! First I find that when working on a project I must have a to-do list. Task-based work (get things things done today) is far more productive for me than time-based work (work till 5:00 PM).

Second when working on tasks I find that you need to have some quick wins at first to kick off your day. So taking some easy tasks first is a good idea.

It truly does make a big difference from the clients perspective when they see that you made their suggestions a priority. Good post!

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