How do you deal with slow progress?

Question

Referring to the things that are beyond your control.

Such as your team not making enough progress, running at 10kmph, vs you who's running at 90kmph.

Elaine Lu · Accepted Answer

Slow progress can be frustrating, but it's important to celebrate small wins and stay consistent. Remember, every step forward, no matter how small, is still progress.

Sol Yousefi · Answer

Focus on the progress that you can control and find ways to motivate and support your team to improve collectively.

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MinJeong Yuk · Answer

I experienced many situations like that. There's no solution, I think. I've emptied my mind.

Chris · Answer

It's important to remember that slow progress is often a result of various factors, some of which may be beyond our control. Instead of getting frustrated, I focus on maintaining open communication with my team, addressing any roadblocks that may be hindering progress, and adapting our strategies accordingly. Keeping a positive attitude and staying flexible in the face of challenges is key to overcoming slow progress.

Yassine Derkaoui · Answer

Try to set very short-term goals. Maybe at the start of the day you can prepare some specific tasks, and at the end of the day you'll feel that you've achieved a lot more. 
I did this for my vibeo.ai saas and I'm about to release v1.

My Phung · Answer

If you're leading a team, you're at fault. Understand the problems holding back your team in 1 on 1's. If it's me then I take some time to reflect in the shower and draw a flowchart of questions I ask myself to identify deep rooted issues

Giovani Drosda Lima · Answer

Honestly, any team can go further when the boss is an actual leader, not a chief. Try to talk and be comprehensive with your team, and help each other grow. If you are really doing your best to help everyone and they are not really in the same boat, then it is something to be discussed in a more serious manner.

As @chris_prosopo cleverly said, being positive and communicative with the team is key. Frustration will slow everyone down.

MinJeong Yuk · Answer

@enthukutlet 
In the recent case, I sent out a team member. But in most cases, I just stayed and got stressed. I think sending out a team member and finding a new one is the better solution.

Gurkaran Singh · Answer

Ah, dealing with slow progress is like waiting for code to compile on a Friday afternoon – frustrating yet inevitable. Time to sprinkle some debugging magic and nudge the team gently towards the finish line!

Abhishek Gharat · Answer

@oasis_watts What's your recovery hack?

Abhishek Gharat · Answer

@oasis_watts What's your average mental response to such situations?

MinJeong Yuk · Answer

@enthukutlet feeling stressed and getting frustrated.

Abhishek Gharat · Answer

@chris_prosopo Yes..

Abhishek Gharat · Answer

@elaineluyi Version one is better than version none, I guess. Thanks Elaine.

Abhishek Gharat · Answer

@oasis_watts At first I thought you sent him out of a room, looks like you permanently sent him out. I guess it works in some cases.

How do you deal with slow progress?

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