Obstacles are all over the place. They can cease progress for individuals, companies & even teams. The categories of obstacles (or roadblocks) that you encounter can be planned for it you take a couple of minutes to prepare for them while you are in the planning stage of your project. You will need to run through plenty of 'what-if' scenarios. When you are in the midst of a change or in to a project & encounter a roadblock, it will be difficult to properly think it through - you will get in to a reactionary mode, so run through the scenarios in advance. Think of this as in case you are on the sideline of the footy field & have a drawing board in front of you & the situations pop - if they blocks left they must do this, in the event that they throw, they must do that.
- People Obstacles - who are the individuals who will be negative or generate dissention? Figure out how to get them on board by seeking their input, bouncing ideas around with them, asking them to participate. They may even have some expertise to tap in to. This will help you spread the message & work the project when they are on board.
- Mental Obstacles - all of us can get in our own way. Think about what the worst thing is that could happen because of finishing this project & simultaneously, the best thing. It will give you points to start with & you can discover a comfortable space in between where you need the project to land. Play the 'what if' scenario here as well. 'What if I cannot get Susie on-board?' then figure out who you can enlist to help out. Another large 'what-if': "what if I cannot handle this?" Take a deep breath & think through what is causing this thought to come to the surface.
- Technique Obstacles - how will you prepare for process breakdowns, technique improvements that need tweaking for your specific team or area? What will you do to anticipate & avoid future issues? Think through each step in your plan & play the 'what if' scenario game. 'What if the promotion budget doesn't cover all of this - which are the priority items?' 'What if our deadline gets moved ahead, how will this timeline change?' The what-if scenario can be played on any item on the project whether it is a product or service or technique or communication strategy.
It is not simple jogging your own business, your own project or a team. You need to take time to think about the factors that could get in your way. This way you are prepared & can work through them ought to they arise. The beauty of anticipating obstacles in advance is you may even discover a way to make sure they seldom crop up.
It is not simple jogging your own business, your own project or a team. You need to take time to think about the factors that could get in your way. This way you are prepared & can work through them ought to they arise. The beauty of anticipating obstacles in advance is you may even discover a way to make sure they seldom crop up.
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