When we have a task, something we wish to achieve, there are two models we can apply that can help us. They are the SMART. Model and the GROW Model. We can also apply the WHAT, WHY, WHERE, WHO, WHEN and HOW model.
By applying or asking the questions WHAT? WHY? WHERE? WHO? WHEN? HOW? we can cover all aspects, all requirements, to know what resources we need to achieve your goal or outcome.
WHAT?
What are you going to do? What are you going to make? What are you going to purchase?
This is the task, the goal or the outcome you wish to achieve.
Be positive in defining the WHAT? Be bold, strong. It is not good enough to say “I want to be rich.” You must say by how much, make it as if you were describing the richest person in the world.
Ask, “WHAT am I going to do?”
WHY?
Why are you going to do this task, attain the goal the outcome? Again be decisive, Do not say “So I can save the world.” Chunk down, give specific information as to the reasons you will be doing this task.
Ask, “WHY is this important for me to do it?”
WHERE?
Where are you going to do, perform, carry-out this task? If you are going to teach Scuba Diving, is it feasible to do this in the middle of the Sahara desert, where there is no water.
Ask, “WHERE am I going to do this?”
WHO?
Who is going to perform, do, carry-out the task? Is it just you? Do you need other people? What sort of people? How many? Who else needs to be involved?
Ask,”WHO is going to do what?”
WHEN?
When is this task to be carried out? Remember the SMART Model, it has to be timely.
Ask, “WHEN do I want this to be completed?”
HOW?
How are you going to carry-out the task? What steps do you need to put in-place? What resources do you need to accomplish the task?
Ask, “HOW am I going to do this?”
By applying the WHAT, WHY, WHERE, WHO, WHEN, HOW principle, you will find the “building blocks”, the steps, the resources you need to succeed.