1. Rescuing and Revitalizing the Problem Project CindaVoegtli

2. Abstract There’s no worse “super urgent demand” than the looming end-date of a critical project that’s behind the schedule – a schedule that was probably highly aggressive to start with. Time to market demands can’t be ignored, so how do you course-correct, get back your momentum, and succeed in spite of setbacks?

3. Revitalizing the Project Step 1: Assess current status Step 2: Analyze alternatives Step 3: Decide new course Step 4: Re-launch

4. Step 1 : Assess the Situation The Importance of an Accurate Assessment

5. Step 1a. Assessing the Project Focus on a Clear and Limited Vision Assemble the Right Team and Leader Initiate Early Cross-functional Cooperation Create a Synergistic, Mission-oriented Environment Reward Participants Commensurably Use Innovative Design Strategies

6. Invest Money to Buy Tools and to Minimize Risk Prototype, and Test Key Design Concepts Early Follow a “Flow” Process or Meet Milestones Get Early Feedback and Nail Defects Quickly

7. Step 1b: Assess Current Status