Projects Intro

Projects: Bring Structure and Momentum to Your Biggest Goals

Every startup has big ideas and ambitious goals, but without a clear plan, those goals often get stuck in conversation mode. Tasks fall through the cracks, priorities shift, and teams struggle to turn vision into execution. That is why Projects in Wave exist. They help you break down your most important goals into organized, actionable steps that move your company forward.

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What Are Projects?

Projects in Wave give your team a structured place to plan, prioritize, and execute the work that matters most. Each Project includes a clear owner, timeline, and set of tasks that keep everyone aligned and accountable.

If you use frameworks like EOS, Projects function as the execution layer beneath your quarterly Rocks. They turn strategy into action and action into measurable progress.

Why Projects Matter

Startups thrive on momentum, not chaos. A clear Project plan keeps your team focused and eliminates the guesswork that slows companies down.

Projects help your team:

• Create clarity. Everyone understands the goal and the steps required.
• Strengthen ownership. Each Project has a clear leader who drives progress.
• Stay aligned. Tasks connect directly to Rocks, Meetings, and Scorecards.
• Improve execution. Work becomes trackable, predictable, and organized.
• Move faster. Teams know what to do next without waiting for direction.

Projects help your company bring structure to growth and consistency to execution.

How to Use Projects in Wave

Inside Wave, Projects connect to your entire operating system. You can:

• Create a Project with clear goals and deadlines
• Break work into tasks with owners and due dates
• Link Projects directly to Rocks or quarterly priorities
• View progress during Meetings or in My OS
• Connect Lists, Issues, or action items as tasks
• Track updates without switching tools

Wave keeps everything synced so your planning, execution, and accountability stay aligned.

Best Practices for Using Projects

To make the most of your Projects:

1. Start with a clear outcome. Know what success looks like before creating tasks.
2. Break work down. Tasks should be small enough to complete in a few days.
3. Assign ownership. Every Project and task needs one accountable person.
4. Review weekly. Use Meetings to check progress and remove blockers.
5. Celebrate wins. Recognize completed Projects to build morale and momentum.

Turning Chaos into Clarity

Projects help your team move from talking about ideas to actually executing them. They bring structure to your goals and make progress visible and achievable.

With Wave, Projects become a natural part of your operating rhythm. They help your team stay aligned, accountable, and focused on what truly matters.

Plan confidently. Execute consistently. Move your company forward.

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