Dealing with a team member who misses deadlines. How can you effectively address this recurring issue?

Have a Private Conversation: Meet one-on-one to understand why they’re missing deadlines and identify any underlying issues. Set Clear Expectations: Reiterate deadlines, the importance of meeting them, and the impact on the team and project. Offer Support: Assess if they need resources, training, or adjustments to their workload to improve performance. Create a Plan: Collaboratively set realistic goals and timelines to track their progress and accountability. Monitor Progress: Regularly check in to ensure they stay on track and meet deadlines. Implement Consequences: If the issue persists, discuss potential consequences while offering continued support.

Without finger-pointing or blame, engage the team in a workshop in which they define tasks, roles and responsibilities, barriers and then finish with ownership and deadlines. This will encourage the member(s) who miss deadlines without putting the spotlight on him or her.

Address privately and understand: Have a one-on-one conversation to understand the reasons behind the delays without making it a public issue. Set clear goals and priorities: Ensure the team member knows the importance of deadlines and clarify how their role fits into the bigger picture. Offer support if needed: Check if they need help managing their workload, whether through resources, guidance, or redistributing tasks. Implement check-ins: Break down projects into smaller milestones with regular check-ins to ensure progress stays on track. Encourage accountability: Involve the team in setting clear deadlines together, encouraging personal ownership and commitment to timelines.

Se os prazos estão sendo perdidos com recorrência, é necessário que você como líder busque a causa raíz desse problema. O funcionário pode estar mal treinado, pode estar desmotivado, pode não ter entendido com clareza o que foi pedido ou pode ter sido promovido de forma equivocada. Não sendo nenhum dos casos acima, talvez seja necessário uma gestão que traga mais disciplina, com checkpoints mais curtos.