I was impressed recently by some really good work by some who I know well. That led me to think about what constitutes really good work in any sphere. I came up with this list.
Accurate planning and preparation
Making the time to plan and prepare with accuracy constitutes good work and is much better than haphazard efforts.
Lead time
Just right lead time leads to good work. Too much lead time is ineffective since that leads to the need for many reminders, but too little lead time doesn't give people the time they need to get the job done.
Details
Taking the time to test out and attend to every detail is the difference between shoddy performance and stellar performance. You have to attend to the details.
Positive, steady, open minded demeanor
Calm, personable, positive people lead to more successful events. On the other hand, nervous, negative and narrow minded people prevent the success and team possible.
Collaboration
Usually a job well done is a job where people successful collaborate--rarely is a job well done, a job done by one person alone.
Focus
Keeping the focus rather than entertaining lots of tangents leads to good work.
Good leadership
Leaders who respect all team members and help everyone to do their job well lead to successful work too.
Good work matters when it comes to living well, and we can all continually beef up the way we do our work with this in mind.