Are you checking in on progress often enough?

Many teams set goals once and then move on. The plan gets written. Everyone nods. Then the real work begins, and no one looks at the list again.

Fast forward to the end of the quarter. Suddenly, people realize they missed the target. Not because they didn’t work hard. Because nobody checked along the way.

Progress needs attention. You don’t set a goal and hope for the best. You watch it. You measure it. You adjust when things start to drift.

Start with the basics.

• Write the goals down. If they only live in your head, they aren’t real.

• Pick clear metrics. You should be able to quickly tell whether things are moving or stuck.

• Build a simple dashboard. Nothing fancy. Just something you can glance at and know where you stand.

• Then actually use it. Check in often. Talk about what’s working and what isn’t.

• And when something isn’t working, change it.

Too many leaders treat the original plan like it can’t be touched. That makes no sense. The plan is a tool, not the Ten Commandments.

When is the best time to adjust strategy? Today. Not when the quarter ends. Not after the damage is done. Today.

If you follow this strategy, you’ll be surprised by how much more your team accomplishes.