How often have you been in a meeting that started with the question, “Are we on track to fulfil our plan?”
In many organisations, governance structures reward sticking to the plan. What if the plan is no longer fit for purpose? It’s not that the original plan was wrong, it was mave been the right approach based on what we knew at the time, but circumstances change. I think real leadership lies in recognising when to adapt. The ability to shift course in response to new information isn’t a failure of planning, it’s a sign of maturity, agility, and good judgement.