1. Dorset Wiltshire Wing JNCO Course
Getting Things Done
Dorset Wiltshire Wing
JNCO Course

2. Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to
List the elements of the PICSIE sequence
List the key aspects of each element
List the elements of a SMEAC brief

3. PICSIE
Plan
Evaluate
Initiate
Inform
Control
Support

4. Selecting a plan The best plan should:
Fulfil all essential requirements
Fulfil all or most of the desirable requirements
Cater for unforeseen occurrences
Be flexible
Use resources efficiently

5. Control The leader should: Not get too involved in the task
Stand back, look at the big picture and think ahead
Not let the team’s energies be diverted onto non-essential tasks
Set the work tempo
Co-ordinate effort
Allocate responsibilities
Give a sense of purpose

6. Support The team needs your support so: Praise when things go well
Encourage
Show that you are sensitive to individual needs
Reconcile conflicts
Build team spirit
Develop team suggestions

7. Inform The leader should: Communicate progress
Tell the team if you change the plan
Clarify objectives
Provide new information
Praise effort and ability

8. Evaluate The leader should: Review objectives
Assess progress and re-plan as required
Assess team performance
Recognise success and learn from failure
Guide and train team members

9. PICSIE
Plan
Evaluate
Initiate
Inform
Control
Support

10. Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to
List the elements of the PICSIE sequence
List the key aspects of each element
List the elements of a SMEAC brief