Connect First: 52 Simple Ways to Ignite Success, Meaning, and Joy at Work

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KNOW WHEN YOU ARE DONE

Clear Goals Enable You to Declare “Finished!”

Done is better than perfect.

—FACEBOOK MANTRA

But when are we done? When has the subcommittee completed its work? When has your special task force ceased to be special? How can you tell when the formal portion of the program is done and hanging around to socialize is optional? Recognizing when the mission has been accomplished is harder than it sounds for organizations as well as individuals.

In a perfect world, projects have clear kickoff and due dates. Team members manage their time toward these goals and take satisfaction when completing their tasks. In the real world, ...