43. How do I handle undependable contributors who impede project progress?
Even on relatively trouble-free projects, some tasks will be late. When the cause of the delay is (or appears to be) one of your team members, you need to confront the situation promptly and work to get the project back on track.
Verifying the Commitment and Status
When assessing project status, identify any timing problems by comparing the collected data with your baseline project plan. If you find that something has slipped, especially if the delay is likely to result in significant project problems, investigate and find out why. If the apparent cause is a failure of one of your contributors to complete an assigned task on time, meet one-on-one to discuss the situation. ...
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