I have seen firsthand that timely communication and clear milestone are essential for keeping a team on track. It is important to keep the team informed about the current status of tasks and any challenges they may be facing and overall project goals. Additionally, I would facilitate brainstorming sessions to gather input on potential solutions, allowing team members to contribute their ideas. Also I introduced short daily check ins to keep everyone aligned and shared progress updates visibly so each member felt connected to our goals By making these small adjustments, we turned the setback into a team building moment and met our deadline.

I’ve seen firsthand that timely communication and clear milestones are essential for keeping a team on track. I once led a project that began slipping due to unexpected delays, and it was a pivotal moment. I gathered the team for a quick recalibration, clearly mapping out what we’d achieved, what was left, and any dependencies. I introduced short daily check-ins to keep everyone aligned and shared progress updates visibly so each member felt connected to our goal. By making these small adjustments, we turned the setback into a team-building moment and met our deadline. Keeping communication transparent and recognizing small wins can keep everyone engaged and moving forward. Cheers!!

It is essential to make clear to all team members project’s scope, tasks, prioritise the actions and set realistic deadlines from the beginning. In order to keep up with timelines as project leader you have to be informed for the progress of action plan. So set frequent quick and to the point catch up meetings whether with the whole team or/and 1:1. Ask for feedback in order to be able to adjust on time to-do list and reprioritise. Empower team members to seek for help and support in case they struggle to complete on time their tasks. Show them that you are there for them providing solutions and support.

Assess the true status. Understand that while some tasks may be behind, others may be ahead of schedule-resulting in a sort of ‘on track’. Understand the reason for any delays and address them accordingly. In some instances the tasks may be done and it is simply a communication lag.

Discussion during team meeting: Conduct team meetings on regular basis and discuss and address the delays, gaps, challenges as well as progress. Communicate the project goals clearly and make a plan of action on a weekly basis. Communicate Progress Transparently: Schedule brief weekly discussion with team, updating everyone on project status and changes. It will help to monitor and evaluate the progress. Acknowledge Efforts: Recognize team efforts on achieving small targets, reinforcing motivation and commitment, while fostering a solution-oriented environment that emphasizes impact over setbacks. This will keep the team focused and motivated.

I believe that effective communication is crucial. It’s important to keep the team informed about the current status of tasks, any challenges they may be facing, and the overall project goals. To ensure everyone stays motivated, I would implement regular check-ins to discuss progress and obstacles. Additionally, I would facilitate brainstorming sessions to gather input on potential solutions, allowing team members to contribute their ideas. By fostering a collaborative environment, we can identify tasks to delegate effectively and provide the necessary support to each team member. This approach not only helps us get back on track but also strengthens team cohesion and commitment to achieving our goals.

Firstly, it’s about understanding your team members on a personal level. People work differently, especially so when it has become a mix of different generations. Taking time to conduct 1-1s and making sure you understand what motivates each individual in your team helps with the motivation aspect - they realise that amidst being task oriented, you are as human as they all are. Being as transparent as possible with your team and gathering feedback during those 1-1 sessions help with both keeping them informed, as well as making them feel a stronger sense of belonging to the team and company.

Being transparent with your team is imperative, first and foremost. From there, begin to unwind what cause(s) is/are behind the delay, and how, as a team, everyone can get on board to pick up the slack. I find that doing this gives everyone an equal opportunity to address their concerns from their perspective, and also provides others an empathetic viewpoint into their colleagues workload. At the same time, it also provides everyone the chance to groupthink some of the issues that may be delaying the project, and allow for a collaborative effort towards a successful project deadline moving forward.