"Have 2-3 wins each week" and a few other pearls of wisdom

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Photo credit: Jane Gianoutsos
A contractor recently gave me some simple pearls of wisdom that are relevant beyond a contracting role and can apply to working on any project:
  1. Have 2-3 wins each week.
  2. Don't overstay your welcome.
  3. Deliver what you say you are going to deliver.
  4. Manage your stakeholders.
I like the simplicity of these and the focus they drive.

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