Eagle Project Blog

Have you ever tried to put together a Lego set using only text directions?  It’s nearly impossible.  ”Find the red 6 dot rectangle and connect two units length-wise to the green edge of the 8 unit cylinder.”  Without pictures, our Lego creations would turn out very different than what is on the front of the [...]

Probably the most frequent question that I am asked is, “What should I do for my project?”  It is the age-old question that stumps anyone who is looking to plan and complete his Eagle Project. If you’ve been following this blog, you will have noticed that the Eagle Project is not as easy as it was [...]

Often when we talk about Eagle Projects, we talk about the goal of completing them.  This vision solidifies our drive for success and aligns our actions with our ambitions.  Goal setting is useless unless we can set objectives to “baby step” our way towards successful completion.  A goal without objectives is simply just a dream. [...]

When breaking into your Eagle Project, it’s easy to get confused with all the lingo that gets thrown around.  ’Walking the walk’ can be easier when you can first ‘talk the talk’.  Using proper Eagle Project Manager vocabulary displays 1) that you know what you’re talking about 2) that you’re intelligent and people should listen [...]

Part of the challenge of Eagle Project Management revolves around effectively communicating with your teammates (fellow scouts).  Communicating effectively is important because clearly articulated instructions or tasks are easier to follow.  If you are easy to understand and deliver your message in a tactful manner, you have a better chance of people cooperating with you. [...]

Picking an Eagle Project isn’t rocket science.  It shouldn’t require CAD modelling nor should it require a unanimous vote from a shareholder board.  It does, however, require some amount of planning so that you don’t end up with a project that you look back on and say, “Man, that was a total nightmare.” Or even [...]