Big Hairy Audacious Goals - An Anti-Pattern

Develpreneur: Become a Better Developer and Entrepreneur · Apr 26, 2022 · 15m

The BHAG or Big Hairy Audacious Goals approach to vision or roadmaps is often recommended. The objective is to keep from limiting ourselves. The problem is that too much of a good thing can turn into a mental block or analysis paralysis. Too many options or too many tasks to complete is often overwhelming.

The Big Hairy Audacious Goals Anti-Pattern Defined

This anti-pattern occurs when the focus is on the overall goals or scope rather than what is in front of you. There is a difference between seeing a goal and being able to complete it today. While people generally see that difference, it is…