Reader 20
The Plan
The plan was created to guide the team through the project, and each task was clearly assigned. Everyone understood their role and began to carry out their responsibilities. Early progress showed that everything was moving along smoothly, and the team felt confident about meeting their goals.
As the work continued, however, a few problems started to come up. Some tasks took longer than expected, and others depended on work that had not yet been completed. Instead of calling out the issue, the team tried to work around it by adjusting their schedule. At first, this seemed like a reasonable solution, but it slowly began to affect overall progress.
By the end of the project, the team had to step back and review the plan. This allowed them to identify what had gone off track and make better adjustments. The situation showed that even a well-organized plan needs to be reviewed and updated when necessary.
QUESTIONS
What does “carry out” suggest about the team’s early work?
Why did the team try to “work around” the problems?
How did reviewing the plan help improve the outcome?
