Getting Things DoneDorset Wiltshire Wing

JNCO Course

Objectives• By the end of this session you will be

able to– List the elements of the PICSIE sequence– List the key aspects of each element– List the elements of a SMEAC brief

PICSIE

Plan

Initiate

Control

Support

Inform

Evaluate

Selecting a plan•The best plan should:

•Fulfil all essential requirements•Fulfil all or most of the desirable requirements•Cater for unforeseen occurrences•Be flexible•Use resources efficiently

ControlThe leader should:

•Not get too involved in the task•Stand back, look at the big picture and think ahead•Not let the team’s energies be diverted onto non-essential tasks•Set the work tempo•Co-ordinate effort•Allocate responsibilities•Give a sense of purpose

SupportThe team needs your support so:

•Praise when things go well•Encourage•Show that you are sensitive to individual needs•Reconcile conflicts•Build team spirit•Develop team suggestions

InformThe leader should:

•Communicate progress•Tell the team if you change the plan•Clarify objectives•Provide new information•Praise effort and ability

Evaluate

The leader should:

•Review objectives•Assess progress and re-plan as required•Assess team performance•Recognise success and learn from failure•Guide and train team members

PICSIE

Plan

Initiate

Control

Support

Inform

Evaluate

Objectives• By the end of this session you will be

able to– List the elements of the PICSIE sequence– List the key aspects of each element– List the elements of a SMEAC brief