95. What should I do to establish control when taking over a project where I was not involved in the scoping or planning?
Sometimes you must assume leadership for a project that someone else started. To do this well, you must keep things going while you maintain (or establish) team cohesion, review and update the plans, and get to know your stakeholders.
Keeping the Plane in the Air
When you are tossed into the middle of a running project, your first order of business will be to keep it going. Some projects needing a new leader are in good shape, because the former leader’s departure had nothing to do with the state of the project. Other projects, however, may need serious attention to correct problems, and this can be true even for some projects ...
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