-Often the R&D projects are getting delayed due to unrealistic goals. A feasibility study should be done to ensure expectations are achievable. -Ensure all the stakeholders are on board with the expectations -Regular meetings with stakeholders to ensure project is moving towards set goals.

To stay on track with the sprint timeline despite R&D delays, prioritize critical deliverables while adjusting or deferring lower-priority tasks. Break tasks into smaller, manageable milestones to ensure steady progress and hold daily stand-ups to identify and address blockers quickly. Leverage resources by reallocating team members or tools to high-impact areas, and streamline approvals to minimize bottlenecks in decision-making. Finally, closely monitor progress using sprint tracking tools to maintain alignment with project goals and timelines.

• Divide complex tasks into smaller tasks which will make the work easier to perform your work. • Make note of everything day today work which will show your research work where you have reached till date. • Set the goal, tasks, track record and complete specific tasks on the same day. • Cross verify your research works where exactly your laginging behind and which task where to work on time to bring back to research track.

Get rid of useless time wasting activities. As a manager, face timing with your team is far better than at asking them for slides or extra meetings. Make sure the team knows what to do and don't let them get sidetracked by outside "well wishers". This is, of course, if you are not sure how these delays occurred in the first place i.e. unreal expectations, promising the world, moving goal posts, budget cutting.....