I was given a project recently with multiple steps and various requirements. How do you understand the scope of a project quickly? I opened the emails and attached summary documents. I scanned the instructions looking for key concepts to piece together. Often, you don’t need to read every word. In fact, that could be more confusing on a first pass. Scanning for milestones or summary points provides a clearer overview. After gaining a high-level understanding of the total project, you will more easily absorb all the relevant details.