Stop This Project--I Want to Get Off! (Part 2)

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Stop This Project--I Want to Get Off! (Part 2)

by Joe Wynne

May 31, 2001


In Part 1, we covered how important it is to activate the workforce properly for dealing with constant change. We learned that we must counter the feelings of frustration, helplessness and loss of control to maintain the performance necessary to complete a project successfully. During the Control stage, new techniques and strategies must be used to maintain stability. Despite being constantly buffeted by change, you must establish an environment where issues are resolved quickly and change control decisions are made in a timely fashion.

 

Lowly Procedures, the Linchpin of Stability

 

You can't maintain stability unless you use some type of formal way to identify, document and handle issues.



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