Columns Quote by Tom Peters
“Make an extensive table of project 'deliverables'. Label one column 'as requested'. Create another column labeled 'could be'. Make each 'could be' wild and woolly!”
About This Quote
Source Business Guide: Project Management, 2021
Encourages detailed planning with a creative twist, contrasting precise deliverables with imaginative possibilities.
In simple terms: List exact tasks and then imagine wild alternatives.
Key Takeaway
Balance precision with creative freedom.
Themes
planning
creativity
innovation
Mood
practical
inventive
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- product development
- marketing campaigns
- software releases
- event planning
Key Concepts
project management
design thinking
strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you filter imaginative ideas into feasible actions?
- What criteria decide which ‘could be’ concepts to pursue?
A Different Perspective
Wild ideas may be impractical or costly.
