Move

When results of experiments are not what you’d hoped, and you

are up against a deadline, it’s necessary to help the team evaluate

the results honestly, change direction if need be, and sometimes

pull the plug, freeing up mental and physical resources to try

another approach. That’s oftentimes easier said than done.

Anyone who’s put the kibosh on a project knows it takes

firmness with a splash of delicacy.

The number one rule for moving this process forward is to

always be working at it. Finding someone to help hold your feet

to the fire and remind you when you’re getting too comfortable

is an asset that cannot be overlooked. This person functions as

a navigator, helping you maneuver through today’s reality while

scanning the horizon for what’s to come.