Deliver Results: Step Six – Review Your Progress
Results are what really count. All the chatter, relentless hustle, and endless investment won’t mean a thing if you’re not actually hitting the goal line.
Sixth (and Final) Piece of the Puzzle
Keep an eye on what’s happening – at least once a week, or even each day. Great plans can unravel in the fast lane of business. Some folks use change as a pass‑excuse, but the savvy ones see it as an opportunity to stay slick, spotting what’s working and what’s not.
Take the recent case of a retailer’s big product launch. We ran into kit glitches and installation hiccups. By checking in daily, we pinpointed the glitches, came up with fixes, and tweaked the master plan on the fly.
What to Do With Each Review
- Diagnose the hiccup. Pin down why it happened.
- Keep going. Whatever the lesson, bounce back with fresh insight.
- Celebrate wins. Acknowledge people who are delivering.
- Give constructive feedback. Build trust so change is welcome, not resisted.
- Adjust strategy. If something surprises you, adapt before it derails.
Notice how the positive vibes of praise boost motivation—skip that blame‑the‑team tone that cuts morale friggingly.
Why It’s a Winning Combination
These tips are a system that reinforces each other, boosting your ability to reach the targets you set.
Think you’re constantly reviewing but still falling short? Shoot an email to hilary.briggs@r2p.co.uk and let’s sort it out together.