Project Management Rescues: How to Get Your Project Back on the Tracks

Believe it or not, even the best PMO or project managers always have a project that starts to get sideways. It could be funding, project team commitment, project scope creep, or sometimes political like no projects are…LOL. If deemed necessary, the rescue plan is essential to getting the train back on the tracks.

Identifying the Problem

• Involve all team members, analyze the issues, and drive their participation.
• Discuss common reasons the project needs to be rescued, such as scope creep, poor communication, lack of resources, etc.
• Identify the root cause/s of the problem.

Developing a Plan

• Ask team members to contribute to a deeper SWOT analysis and suggest corrective actions.
• Discuss the importance of developing a plan to get the project back on track.
• Provide tips for creating an effective plan, such as involving key stakeholders and setting realistic goals.
• Align team members on the corrective action priorities and form team commitment and buy-in.

Implementing the Plan

• Discuss the importance of implementing the plan and monitoring progress.
• Provide tips for successful implementation, such as maintaining open communication and flexibility.
• Execute the plan.

It’s a simple three-step process that team members and stakeholders must define and agree upon. Buy-in and accountability are essential to rectify a project that has gone awry. It’s sometimes painful but crucial to be successful. A third-party point of view often adds value to the process as they typically do not have any historical involvement before the derailment. Facilitated sessions by an independent source can be very beneficial and help take the politics out of it.

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