{"id":490,"date":"2011-02-02T20:04:41","date_gmt":"2011-02-02T20:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.projectsguru.co.uk\/blog\/?p=490"},"modified":"2011-02-02T20:04:41","modified_gmt":"2011-02-02T20:04:41","slug":"10-tips-to-get-that-problem-project-back-on-track-pmot-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amberhill.biz\/blog\/?p=490","title":{"rendered":"10 tips to get that problem project back on track #pmot #in"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create Space \u2013 nothing clouds judgement more than pressure to create a fast solution. Tell stakeholders you are assessing the situation and will provide an update in 1 weeks time.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Talk to everyone involved in the project and get their perspective. Make it an informal chat, reduce the pressure and you will get more honesty.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When you have identified what the problem is get the team together to Brainstorm possible solutions. Try an Ishikawa diagram to clarify whether the problem is with men (people) , machines, method, materials or environment (external factors)\"Ishikawa<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pick the top three possible solutions and start experimental work to evaluate success.<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Implement the solutions in the timeline to evaluate timescales.<\/p>\n

6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Agree with the Team a primary solution and a contingency plan.<\/p>\n

7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inform stakeholders of the revised timescale.<\/p>\n

8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Execute the plan, keep a close watch on progress and issue daily updates if required.<\/p>\n

9)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On completion hold a \u201clessons learned\u201d\u00a0 meeting to minimize the chances of repetition.<\/p>\n

10)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Celebrate Success \u2013 take\u00a0 the team for a beer\u00a0 or a sticky cake \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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