Would a Beer be Better than This? Project initiation decision matrix
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Is the Project My Idea?
NoWhat is thestatus of theasker relativeto me?
Higher
Does it contribute to thestrategic plan? Or contributeto my professional goals?
No Months to retirement
18 months Refuse.
18-30 months Accept with clear caveats.
30 months
Do I have tenure, or securefunding, or strong mentors?
No Accept with clear caveats.
Yes
Do I have institutionalbacking refuse?
No Make an excuse.
Yes Refuse.
Will participation position mepolitically for long-term favor?
No
Do I have realisticcareer alternatives?
No Accept.
Yes
Do I have a strongpersonality?
No Accept
YesRefuse, but beprepared.
Yes
Am I essentially capableand competent? Be honest.
No Time to retire.
Yes Accept.
Will a refusal make my futureunbearable?
No
Would drinking a beer on theporch be better thanparticipating in this project?
No Time to retire.
Yes Refuse.
Yes
Do I have realisticcareer alternatives?
No Accept
Yes
Do I have a strongpersonality?
No Accept
YesRefuse, but beprepared.
Yes Accept.
Equal
Is the asker a teamplayer or a collaboratoror cooperator?
No Refuse.
Yes
Do I want to be involved? Is this myinterest or expertise?
No Refuse.
Yes Accept.
Lower
Do I have personal loyalty to the asker, oram I in a mentorship position, or do Iprovide support?
No Refuse.
Yes
Is the asker capableand competent? or acompetent learner?
No Refuse.
YesAccept withclear caveats.
Yes Is it important to the strategic plan? Ordoes it fulfill an identified need, Or does itfit with my professional goals?
No Say no.
Yes. Would a beer be more fun?
No Accept.
Yes Time to retire..
Project Initiation Decision Matrix.mmap - 3/11/2009 -
