I Do Not Like Missing Deadlines (with thanks to Dr. Seuss)

Suzanne S. Davenport
2 min readJun 11, 2018

I was brainstorming ways to easily convey the Smart Projex approach when it hit me: a poem inspired by Dr. Suess! So, this week I’m changing up my blog post style for a little summer fun that [hopefully] helps frame my approach. Hope you like it!

I do not like

missing deadlines.

I do not like

bad headlines.

Do you like

missing deadlines?

Do you like

bad headlines?

I do not like

running over budget.

I do not like

reports that fudge it.

Do you like

running over budget?

Do you like

reports that fudge it?

I do not like

A weak start.

I do not like

the Gantt chart.

Do you like

A weak start?

Do you like

the Gantt chart?

The Smart Projex way

uses time blocks and teams,

and techniques that pay

without going to extremes.

If you want to keep

your project moving,

without losing sleep

focus on improving.

The Smart Projex way

uses time blocks and teams,

and techniques that pay

without going to extremes.

Find a team with some heart.

Build trust and respect.

Begin with a smart start.

Know what to expect.

The Smart Projex way

uses time blocks and teams,

and techniques that pay

without going to extremes.

Define what’s essential

to meet customer need.

Your team’s got potential

so work with great speed.

The Smart Projex way

uses time blocks and teams,

and techniques that pay

without going to extremes.

Deliver results that matter

By knowing the goals

Avoid needless chatter

With project controls

The Smart Projex way

uses time blocks and teams,

and techniques that pay

without going to extremes.

Do you like

A weak start?

Do you like

the Gantt chart?

I do not like

a weak start.

I do not like

the Gantt chart.

Do you like

running over budget?

Do you like

reports that fudge it?

I do not like

running over budget.

I do not like

reports that fudge it.

Do you like

missing deadlines?

Do you like

bad headlines?

I do not like

missing deadlines.

I do not like

bad headlines.

Schedule a call now to learn more about Smart Projex

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Suzanne S. Davenport
Suzanne S. Davenport

Written by Suzanne S. Davenport

Writes on project management, leadership and reimagining work. SmartProjex.com. Author: Herding Smart Cats. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735635405

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