Reviewing Progress

Once you see individuals in action in their new roles, you can offer guidance on how they can do things better.

Telling someone how to swim and them being able to swim are different things; it isn't until they jump into the water that you and they know whether they have understood your instruction. The same is true when you implement a new strategy. Once you see individuals in action in their new roles, you can offer guidance on how they can do things better.

Set aside time on a regular basis to meet with members of your team and review their progress on a one-to-one basis. Use this time to assess their performance against targets you have set an discuss any problems they are having in adjusting to their new role.

ACTION POINT: Observe action and review progress to keep change on track.