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Last updated on Sep 17, 2024

Your project priorities have suddenly shifted. How can you ensure progress isn't derailed?

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Shruti Batra

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When priorities shift unexpectedly, maintaining momentum is key. Here's how to stay on course:

Reassess objectives: Quickly identify new goals and realign your focus.

Communicate changes: Update your team promptly to ensure everyone's on the same page.

Adjust timelines: Be flexible and revise deadlines as needed to accommodate the new direction.

How do you adapt when project priorities change? Share your strategies.

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Shruti Batra

Fractional CMO, enabling digital transformations and breaking silos to unlock customer-centric growth by leveraging data and best practices, to achieve measurable results.
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A change in objectives happens more than often in real life, hence it’s better to plan for a situation like this. Some proactive measures helps 1. Nurture another member in the group who can oversee necessary activities 2. Identify dependencies & risks early one. Seek help and assistance for these However when stuck with situations you might need to become more agile 1. Plan short huddles with specific questions and outcomes 2. Shift timelines wherever possible and communicate delay early on

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Deepak Nair

Associate Director - Deal Solutioning, Product Manager & Solution Architecture Portfolio Leader : Sustainability Reporting Managed Services at EY
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The ability to adapt is very important in keeping on track when there are sudden shifts in project priorities. I quickly review the new priorities, break them into steps that can be acted upon, and align those with the main goals of the project. To make sure everyone understands what is going on I send a clear message to the team and other people involved. I also reassign resources where necessary as well as keeping an open mind about time frames. This is a proactive way of maintaining energy and keeping everything moving smoothly irrespective of any surprises.

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