Your team is falling behind on a project. How can you get them back on track?

3 Replan and prioritize

The third step is to replan and prioritize the project activities and resources based on the current situation and the project goals. You need to revise the project plan, schedule, budget, and risk management plan, and align them with the project scope and quality standards. You also need to prioritize the critical and urgent tasks, and assign them to the most suitable team members. You may need to negotiate with your clients and stakeholders to adjust the project scope, deadlines, or costs, if necessary.

4 Implement and monitor

The fourth step is to implement the revised plan and monitor the project performance and progress. You need to provide guidance, support, and feedback to your team members, and ensure that they have the skills, tools, and resources they need to complete their tasks. You also need to track and measure the project indicators, such as time, cost, quality, and scope, and report them to your team, clients, and stakeholders. You need to identify and resolve any issues or risks that may arise, and make adjustments to the plan as needed.

5 Learn and improve

The fifth step is to learn from the experience and improve your team's performance and efficiency. You need to conduct a post-project review and evaluation with your team, clients, and stakeholders, and collect their feedback and lessons learned. You need to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your team and the project management process, and identify the best practices and areas for improvement. You also need to celebrate your team's achievements and recognize their efforts and skills.

6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?