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If you don’t have what you need to get the job done…
…then consider that the solution doesn’t always stare you in the face. Look beyond the obvious.
Get creative. Think possibilities and “what ifs.” Sometimes the most unlikely options turn out to be
the best fit.

“I will either find a way or make one.”

Hannibal – Punic Carthaginian military commander

Learn more about Resourcefulness

Achor, S. (2010). The happiness advantage: The seven principles of positive psychology that fuel
success and performance at work. New York, NY: Crown Business.
Chandler, S. (2011). Time warrior: How to defeat procrastination, people-pleasing, self-doubt, over-
commitment, broken promises and chaos. Anna Maria, FL: Maurice Bassett.
Gordon, J. (2008). The no complaining rule: Positive ways to deal with negativity at work. Hoboken, NJ:
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Hall, D. (2013). Time management: How to take charge of your schedule, reduce stress, be productive,
and effective! [Kindle edition]. Amazon Digital Services.
Kerzner, H. R. (2009). Project management: A systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling.
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Deep dive learning resource links

Clark, N. F. (2013, July 15). A surprising way to get things done on time. Forbes. Retrieved from
http://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2013/07/15/a-surprising-way-to-get-things-done-on-time/
Conlon, C. (2011, October 12). 7 Wise ways to find focus and get things done. Life Hack. Retrieved from
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/7-wise-ways-to-find-focus-and-get-things-done.html
Green, H. (2012, June 12). Four strategies for getting it done in your organization. Forbes. Retrieved from
http://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2012/06/12/four-strategies-for-getting-it-done-in-your-
organization/

Kimbrell, G. (2014, January 31). Four project management lessons you can learn from software
engineers. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2014/01/31/four-project-
management-lessons-you-can-learn-from-software-engineers/
Larson, E., & Larson, R. (2004, September 10). How to create a clear project plan. CIO Magazine.
Retrieved from http://www.cio.com.au/article/166486/how_create_clear_project_plan/
Lawrence, L., Hernandez Requejo, W., & Graham, J. L. (2011, June 28). Negotiating over a limited
resource: What would you do? Harvard Business Review Blog Network. Retrieved from
http://blogs.hbr.org/2011/06/negotiating-over-a-limited-res/
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