Abstract terminology and the big picture in Project Management - Eagle metaphor
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From abstract to concrete

Tania Melnyczuk ,

Abstract terms are not supposed to be vague, although they often provide a broader context.

An eagle is able to look at the world from high above the earth, seeing a mouse in context. The same eagle can swoop down to catch the mouse, and take it to its nest.

Similarly, in projects, defining abstract terms helps us see the broader context. We are then better positioned to decide exactly which details to zoom into for the best result.

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Tania Melnyczuk

Tania is the Director of Programme Design at ProjectManagement.co.za and the Collaboration Director of the Autistic Strategies Network. She also works as a project specialist at Marius Cloete Moulds, and as a professional artist specialising in ballpoint and multimedia.

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