We have too many research initiatives, too many locations, and too many special projects or studies.

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Slots open up around special projects or as staffers take sabbaticals.

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Many also send their people to overseas assignments, or on special projects.

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Create structure for unstructured time: block out protected times during the week for thinking, writing, or focusing on special projects.

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Second, a consultant may receive an agreed upon fee (in addition to an annual retainer) for special projects, such as manager searches or brokerage studies.

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The statement sounds right: no secret projects or goodies for constituents, contributors or special interests.

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For example, leaders may define that salary increases within a certain percentage boundary per year can be granted by managers without needing any outside approval, or define that X dollars of a budget are allocated for special projects each year for managers to utilize as they deem appropriate.

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