Some projects can be more demanding than others. You would want to start them, follow a set plan, and get the desired results. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always go that way.
The route to the end of a project can be a bumpy ride. In some unfortunate cases, multiple things go wrong all at once. This changes the tide and the project can seem miserable and a lost cause. Do not throw in the towel yet. Here are some proven tips to flip a bad project into a good, or at least an acceptable one.
Identify The Problem
People might tell you to keep a positive attitude when things are going badly. That is good advice, but an incomplete one.
The step that takes superiority over a positive attitude is pin-pointing the mistake (or mistakes). Identifying the problem is the first step you take to solving it. Retrace your steps to see where you messed it up. If it wasn’t you, then this helps determine who is at fault. After that, understand the degree of it.
Keeping Your Head
It is human nature to panic when things do not go according to plan. As tempted as you might get, keep your head cool.
Panicking could result in wrong decisions. It also promotes blame shifted around pointlessly. Instead, try to leave the bickering behind and focus on solutions. Here are a few tips on how to stay calm when a project goes south.
If Possible, Cut Out The Bad
“One bad apple can spoil the bunch” It does stand true in this case too. When you trackback, you might get to some regular defaulters who messed up.
If it is a subcontractor, and you are legally within your limits, terminate them immediately. Do this only if they have a history of letting your projects down. Hire a replacement. A good one can help overturn the bad work done before them.
Map Out A New Plan
Pandemonium might ensue on the worksite, but for you, it’s time to get back to the drawing board.
Take some time, but come up with a new plan of action for the project. The parameters will be changed, consider them and all the resources left with you. Careful resource management paired with a fresh plan can turn things around in your favor. Confused? Here’s what to prioritize.
Protect The Good
Understandably, you focus on the negatives when everything is falling apart. However, make it a point to always note, appreciate and protect the good things that happened.
Not everyone would be at fault, provide positive remarks and reinforcements to your employees who did good. Let them feel valued for their contributions. If you are not able to do it at the time, do it after the project is finished. These type of people who do not crack under pressure is what you need to create a winning team.
Following these and learning from your mistakes will result in rare repetition of such problems. Additionally, flipping it around and giving your client a good result would be a huge point to boost your business.
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