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STEP 07 of 12

Be Ready to Adapt.

Even good plans will need to change. Make regular space for reflection and course-correction.

After this step, you should be clearer on

  • —Where the plan may need to change
  • —How to make space for review and course-correction
  • —Who needs to be part of those check-ins

Helping key people adopt the mindset that things won’t always go as planned is the best way to keep everyone calm when circumstances change.

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” Mike Tyson

Your main work on this step

Questions to reflect on

You do not need to complete everything. Use what helps.

Where might we need to adapt?

Set up regular check-ins, with your team and key decision makers, including finance and senior management, to review progress and adapt as new information comes to light. Review your project’s alignment with its goals. Be prepared to adapt quickly based on new information or shifting circumstances.

  • What new information would change the plan?
  • When will we stop and review progress?
  • Who needs to be in those check-ins?

Rough notes are fine.

How will we keep people calm when plans change?

Even good plans will need to change. Make regular space for reflection and course-correction.

  • How do we signal that change is normal?
  • Which decision makers need regular updates?
  • What would help the team adapt quickly?

Rough notes are fine.

OptionalUse a Readiness Check to pause and reflect before moving on.

Readiness Check

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Related Plays

Optional frameworks if you want more structure.

Plan to Prove

Set up how you will prove the idea works and adapt as you learn.

Explore Play

Ready to move on?

Once you have made space to review and adapt, the next thing is to make risks visible and deal with them early.

Next: Keep On Top of Risks Return to Prove It Works

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Model overview

What are Jobs?

The model is organised into three Jobs:

Job 1: Set the Direction – shape the purpose into options and a preferred way forward.

Job 2: Prove It Works – test assumptions and reduce risk before going big.

Job 3: Make It Happen – deliver at scale and make sure people actually use what you build.

What are Simple Rules?

The model contains simple rules. These are short principles drawn from experience that help you make better decisions. Jobs, tasks, and plays help you put those rules into practice.

What is a Play?

A Play is a method or tool that helps you apply a rule or complete a task. Use the recommended Plays first for simpler projects before exploring others.

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