Chapter 21

Implementing Plans

So you've got a creative idea that you are ready to “go live” with—that's what the implementing phase is all about. This is the stage where project plans are created and completed. It's where the rubber meets the road, where the reality sets in, where you are looking for how to make your idea a success. Success is dependent on how well you create and execute your project plan.

This stage is all about action and in many ways about managing change. Those people who are successful at implementing are so because they plan for the best while preparing for the worst. They build steps into their action plans that anticipate ...

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