“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” Conrad Hilton
Momentum: Merriam-Webster defines it as “strength or force gained by motion or by a series of events.” As we continue our discussions this year on effective execution, one of the challenges Organizations may face is a project not remaining focused or worse, stalling. The objective is to ensure that the project continues to move forward and gains momentum.
Here are several hints to keep your project moving forward:
- Focus on the value the completed project will bring to the Organization: remember the end game and why the project is being done
- Ensure all impacted Team Members, Stakeholders, and End Users are aware as to the “why” of the project: a project can stall when all involved are not focused on the project’s objective
- Pay attention to the Project Plan’s due dates and dependencies as they drive the project’s success: the Project Plan is the roadmap to successful execution as was discussed in an earlier insight
- Resolve the issues that may (and typically do) arise causing delays
- Remain aware of risks that could occur and need to be mitigated
- Communicate, communicate, communicate as defined within the Project’s Communication Plan
Don’t allow your project to stall, stay focused on the end game, and keep that momentum going by being mindful of these hints.