UPOD – Pronounced “You Pod” – Under Promise, Over Deliver
This morning I was in a meeting at work when a colleague mentioned, ‘UPOD’. The concept over making sure that you under promise and over deliver is known to all of us, but I thought I was something important to remind all entrepreneurs.
Being entrepreneurs, we have a tendency to think and say we can do anything and everything. Don’t get me know, I agree in that, as it drives you to learn, keeps you motivated, and makes the entrepreneurial journey really exciting. The flip side is not being able to meet requirements and promises.
There is however benefit in UPOD – Under Promise, Over Deliver. Sometimes if you under promise but know that you can over deliver, you set yourself up in a really good position, and a client’s impression of you is often raised. This gives the impression that you always exceed expectation with excellence.
So what can we learn here as entrepreneurs? Evaluate each and every situation. Sometimes you can promise and commit to anything, but don’t forget that there may be just as much benefit, or even more if you UPOD.