We can’t help but obsess about objects because they are the reason our projects succeed. Need proof? Count how many times we use "objects" in this article (23, if you’re interested). All projects are made up of objects the better you understand them, the better you can manage your projects.Įverything we do at Inteloom revolves around objects.
At Inteloom, we view all projects as a series of related objects, as opposed to a sequence of tasks.īecause in reality, there are several things (objects) that you need to define and manage in order to create a unique product or service. Recall that an object is anything you can define or manage. Had to use tools that were creating more overhead than helping i.e you spent more time managing the tool instead of the project?Īll these are signs that you are struggling to understand and manage your project realities - signs that your project needs objects.Ī project is ” a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product or service”.
Had tons of activities that were hard to track?įelt ‘in over your head’ because your project seemed unmanageable? Had to click through folders, files and emails to find the information you need? Have you ever been part of a project where you:
You might be wondering how an object obsession leads to project success. Okay, but why should you care about our object obsession? We are proud to be obsessed with objects It is why our projects succeed. With a definition that broad, you are right to think that we will never overcome our obsession. Hence, our ‘object obsession’ is a persistent preoccupation with anything that you can define and manage. In our context, an object is anything that you can define and manage. To fully empathize with us, let’s lay out our predicament:Īn obsession can be defined as a “persistent preoccupation, idea, or feeling.” (Oxford Dictionary). “Hi, my name is Inteloom and I am obsessed with objects."