A Mighty Practice 59. The Idea Funnel.
Aug 25, 2023
Learn how to navigate the challenges of large projects by using the idea funnel, a framework that helps address questions and problems. Explore the four stages of a project: idea chaos, focus, mechanics, and execution. Discover the importance of trusting the plan and responding to issues to grow in your work or business.
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Post-Show Exhaustion Sparked Reflection
- Christine Garvey described finishing a large exhibition project and then feeling exhausted and disorganized the following week.
- She used that experience to reflect on how big projects consume attention and create downstream chaos.
Vision Without Structure Leads To Overwhelm
- Big creative visions produce many scattered questions that can overwhelm and stall progress.
- A structure is required to know which problems to solve and when, otherwise momentum collapses.
Map Your Project As An Idea Funnel
- Draw a funnel with four sections labeled Idea Chaos, Focus, Mechanics, and Execution to organize project stages.
- Use this visual to track where your questions belong and to decide what to tackle now versus later.