Project management

Some quick reflections about running a project in Feb 2024.

1. The event does not start until the most important person(s) is ready. Plan the event around this.
2. Planning and having a plan are two different things. The former is critical, the latter will shift as the project goes on.
3. There is always a bottleneck upon which everything else hinges. Spot it early.
4. There are certain elements of running a project that do not require reinventing the wheel. Or at the very least, walk before running.
5. For events, try setting up the agenda with participants' energy levels in mind, and there might be a completely different agenda that comes out of it.
6. Background music is underrated for the event atmosphere.
7. A practice run never hurts.