There’s nothing worse than trying to get a team goal completed but wait, there is timely input or data that is needed, and this missing information is stalling the process. You might think to yourself, was it properly communicated that this was needed? Are there other factors that can slow the process. You know deadlines are just that, deadlines. However, despite various attempts to reach out, you are being met with silence or excuses. Sometimes frustration can set in, “I am not doing their job and mine, that is not my job, I have told them time and time again I need this information”. And as a result, deadlines are missed, progress stalls, and frustration brews among team members.
When the workflow process stalls, it can significantly impede and hinder productivity.
Here we will explore the ramifications of workflow bottlenecks and discuss strategies to overcome them.
Understanding the Impact
Workflow bottlenecks can manifest in various forms:
1. Lack of Response – Failure to respond to inquiries or requests for information in a timely manner, it disrupts the flow of work, and breeds a level of uncertainty and sometimes angst.
2. Incomplete or Inaccurate Information – Providing incomplete and inaccurate information can lead to misunderstandings, errors, and multiple revisions to get the information correct. This leads to wasting valuable time and resources.
3. Stalled Processes – If information is not being provided willingly or there is an inability to produce the information, the entire process is stalled, delayed and impacts the project or workflow timelines.
Read about strategies in our Blog Post: "How are You Overcoming Workflow Impediments"
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