101 Project Management Problems and How to Solve Them

66. How can I ensure owner follow-through on project tasks and action items?

Getting things done starts with securing a meaningful commitment from an individual who will take responsibility for the work. Ideas for this are explored in Problem 48. Once you have agreement from an owner, effective execution depends on follow-through and closure of the project work, and for this you need to be proactive.

Following Up on Assignments

As your project proceeds, all scheduled work must commence, be attended to, and then be completed according to plan to keep the project on schedule. You must also drive the action items and other tasks found along the way to closure. To maximize the likelihood of all of this, you need to stay ahead of the game through ...