Leadership and teams · Short · 10 August 2026
The Law of the Moving Target: do they change the rules after you’ve delivered?
If you change the criteria after assessing the work, you’re not raising the bar: you’re making it impossible to reach. Before you start, agree on the outcome, how it will be assessed and who decides.
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Your actions for this week
- Before your next project, confirm what result is expected.
- Agree on how it will be assessed and who will make the final decision.
- Put it in writing if it’s important.
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