The CHECK phase allows us to pause and reflect before embarking or continuingon our journey of high-impact collaboration. It's in these moments, under the metaphorical full moon, where we conduct an honest assessment of our current position through multiple lenses. We conduct regular reviews throughout the project lifecycle—from commencement to completion—to ensure we’re aligned, on track, building incremental value, and leveraging our resources effectively along the way.
At Point of Alliance, we prioritize this step in the iterative CALM High Performance Cycle to evaluate not only our achievements, but also how we can improve our strategies and even recalibrate our goals & objectives if needed, to better align with the ultimate vision of the program.
Why the CHECK Phase is Crucial:
• Reflect to Refine: With a growth mindset, we assess the added value and insights gained, critically comparing them against our previous assumptions and anticipated objectives.
• Enable Data-Driven Decisions: By regularly & consistently collecting, analyzing & reporting on ongoing data, we ensure progress is visible and presented in relation to baseline targets.
• Celebrate Wins and Learn from Losses: It’s vital to acknowledge both successes and areas for improvement, leveraging wins and fails as learning opportunities to enhance team and organizational performance.
As we manage the completion of complex projects on time, on budget, to exceptional levels of quality, and all within a CALM work environment, the CHECK phases assure us we’re on track, highlight areas for improvement, or trigger us to review and possibly revise our strategy—ensuring our energy (in all its forms) is spent confidently, intentionally and effectively moving forward.
If you’d like, take a moment to reflect on your projects: How might you employ deeper insights today to better steer tomorrow?
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