Method
Measure flow, not just criticality

Measure flow, not just criticality

Monitor both the reliability of weekly work completion and progress toward contractual commitments.

Traditional project delivery methodologies have tended to emphasise either strategic milestone tracking or day-to-day workflow reliability, but rarely both in concert. This creates blind spots in project delivery.

When teams focus exclusively on milestone dates, they may miss the growing accumulation of non-critical delays until these delays suddenly impact the project timeline. Conversely, achieving perfect workflow reliability doesn't guarantee milestone achievement if the work being reliably completed isn't advancing strategic objectives.

The power lies in connecting these perspectives—measuring both the reliability of weekly commitments and their impact on contractual milestones. This balanced measurement creates a more complete picture of project health and allows for earlier, more effective intervention.

1.1

Together, not apart

1.2

Give the frontline bandwidth, not busywork

1.3

Measure flow, not just criticality

1.4

You can't plan what you don't know

1.5

Rhythm is everything

1.6

Match methods to project characteristics

1.7

Simplicity beats sophistication

2.1

Set clear targets

2.2

Start simple

2.3

Embrace progressive planning horizons

2.4

Run a disciplined weekly cycle

3.1

Establish a daily coordination rhythm

3.2

Find and clear blockers

3.3

Intensify the rhythm as complexity increases

4.1

Capture delays, don't hide them

4.2

Capture issues when they happen