McPaul’s Simple Deadline Rules:

 

By Paul McLeod

 

Do your homework beforehand.

 

Formulate potential leads as events transpire.  

 

Be flexible in case the outcome turns or the subject matter changes because of last-second events.

 

Ask pertinent questions. Stay to the point. Don’t dawdle on deadline.

 

Keep your written sentences short, sharp and to the point.

(Be worried, be wordy.)

 

If you start to sweat, put a period on it.

 

Get it in at all costs.