Why templates?

Complexity is the enemy of execution. Putting an idea into action can be daunting. I love what I do because I enable others to put ideas into action by making things simpler. I want people to enjoy and excel at work. And often noise and complexity gets in the way of enjoying what we do and excelling in our work. We get bogged down.

Templates are a way for us to focus on what’s important in a project, task, research, etc. The right template isn’t one-size-fits-all. It is thoughtful, thorough and practical to the individual and tasks at hand. When I provide clients with processes, templates and other tools, it is a start. It is to guide their next stage as they ask for more of themselves and their teams to take on goals in new, better ways. It’s exciting for me! It feels good to see the weight lifted off their shoulders of how to tackle this next goal because they have the tools to take it on easier and better than before.

Templates direct initial work AND they are tools for building consistent, intentional thinking in work.

Using templates reminds us of what’s important, where to focus, when to move on, when to stop and generally train a new rhythm for working. A rhythm of work that once consistent and the skills are there, can lead to the skills to work smarter and develop one’s own templates on the fly for tackling any and all tasks, quickly and effectively.