Staying on Track

Get back on track when plans slip.

It's inevitable that there will be times where our carefully-planned calendars and to-do lists fail, whether due to unexpected events or our own procrastination. We discuss what to do to stay flexible but remain in control, and how to get back on track quickly.

Type
Discussion
Time
15 minutes
Group size
4-12 people
Best as
Group discussion
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Outcomes

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When to use it

Use Staying on Track to help people stay flexible when plans fail. Discussing how to handle unexpected events and procrastination, and how to recover quickly, keeps people in control without being rigid.

Use it when

  • Carefully-made plans keep getting derailed.
  • People lose momentum when things go off course.
  • A team wants ways to stay flexible yet in control.

Not the right tool when

  • The focus is planning time in the first place. Use Calendar Management.
  • You want to build momentum into a plan. Use Momentum Check.
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Use it with your team

This tool works best in a well-facilitated room.

Using this tool with a skilled facilitator means that discussions are focused, time is used efficiently, and the group moves toward consensus, making the session productive and impactful.