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4 Expert Signs It's Time to Pivot Your Strategy

How do you know when it's time to shift direction on a project that's not delivering results?

If you're constantly avoiding a project because your passion and patience have vanished, it's wise to redirect your time and talents. Delegate where possible and reassess every 30 days to gather solid data for an informed decision.

– Carrie Singer, Psy.D., CEO of Quince Orchard Psychotherapy

Pinpoint what's not working: Is it the strategy or poor execution? Execution issues are common, so refine your approach rather than abandoning your vision entirely.

– Oren Zaslansky, CEO of Flock Freight

The biggest challenge is believing there's only one path to success. Innovation rarely follows a straight line. Recognizing that a new strategy supports the same goal makes pivoting far easier.

– Colleen Lambros, CMO at Parcel Pending

The data doesn't lie. Even with a strong track record, hard metrics reveal if efforts are yielding progress or stagnation. Trust your gut, but let results guide the change.

– Carisa Miklusak, CEO of tilr

This article originally appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of LadiesBelle I/O magazine. Photo by turgaygundogdu/Shutterstock.