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.