Change it up; build momentum

At the end of the year, I was tired and in pain.

Sitting in front of a computer is not what most people consider a physically demanding job; it lacks the danger associated with mining, farming or circus performing but on repeat, it can wear you down. I had constant pain in my neck and arms from working in front of a screen.

A chance change of routine had me, one morning close to Christmas, with a different trainer at the gym from my usual guy.

The new guy had a different approach.

He didn’t breeze through the steps or chat.

He consulted with the tablet and had me do the same program but he watched me from a good couple of steps away – intently.

Really intently. ??

He studied me from every angle as I did the first set of weights.

He corrected my technique in minute detail; shoulders down, elbows up, abs on, breathe in, breathe out, look ahead, relax your neck…

He took weight off the machine and made me s l o w down forcing me to focus not on powering through but on doing it well.?

As soon as the session finished I knew that this was what I needed.

A couple of weeks off and different training routine and then the pain in my neck was gone.

Just as focusing on technique in physical training can eliminate pain and improve performance, attention to detail in project execution enhances outcomes and reduces errors.

Slowing down builds momentum

I have said to clients many times in projects that often you need to slow down to speed up.

What that ‘means’ is to focus on technique and improving the way you’re operating rather than spending energy ‘powering through’.

Often the intent and energy of that powering through means we miss elements that are being executed poorly in haste.

Hastily executed work is often mistake laden or incomplete.

What this means for downstream receivers of your work effort is that they then need to come back to correct or clarify for them to execute their part.

This creates frustration and distrust in a group.

Doing ‘it’ once and well is more satisfying for everyone involved, but to do so requires focus on technique and attention to the basics like in my training experience.

The key thing here is to make sure that everyone knows what the end goal is and why it matters and to create some space for people to do their part well (setting them up for success some might say). If you don’t communicate what the end goal well, your team won’t know whether they’re making progress towards it.

Foundation building is a future investment.

In team development, establishing a clear foundation is crucial. Starting with a small, focused group, we define clear objectives and benefits, spearheaded by a project sponsor.

This clarity and direction set the stage for building effective teamwork and collaboration.

Consider the principle of 'slowing down to build momentum,' we encourage you to consider how this approach can be applied within your own projects to foster efficiency and clarity.

At 6R Retail, we're here to help you navigate the complexities of system implementation and business improvement, guiding your projects to successful completion.

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