Another U-Turn

“I’ve started so I’ll finish . . . “ seems to be the rule when looking at masterplans – or indeed any Gantt chart laden project.

In the context of a project plan this makes a lot of sense. In the context of the real world it can lead to crazy outcomes. So do we cleave to the first idea we all bought into: the one we staked our reputation on. Or do we risk the career destroying headlines (‘Another U Turn from . . . ‘) and change our mind because it’s the right thing to do?

Resilience is not only about adaptable strategies. It is also about a culture where switching strategies is recognised as the grown up response to change.