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Delete it
Someday Maybe Category
What is it?
Is it actionable?
NO Reference System
YES Does it relate to a Meaningful Objective?
YES
NO
Renegotiate or Disengage
What is the Strategic Next Action without a dependency?
Meaningful Objectives Category · Outcomes · Metrics
Supporting Projects Category · Outcomes · Tasks and Subtasks · Metrics
Do it?
If less than 2 minutes
Delegate it?
If you want to follow up
Defer it?
For me to do on a specific day
SNA Call Calendar
SNA Waiting For 1:1
SNA Desk SNA Errands SNA Online
Plan and Prioritize SNA’s on the Calendar
Strategic Next Action Categories
For me to do as soon as I can
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The MPS Four D’s for Decision Making
Delete it • It does not relate to an objective • You can find it somewhere else • You will not refer to it in 3-6 months and it’s not legal and HR
Do it (less than two minutes) • Respond and/or file
Delegate it • Send delegation and if needed, track in Waiting For or 1:1 Category
Defer it • Transfer to a 1:1, SNA Category or Calendar
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