Your Okta project isn’t delayed because of technical issues.
It’s the decision-making that’s holding you back.
Endless meetings, slow approvals, and misaligned communication turn a project that should take weeks into one that drags on for months.
Where Time Slips Away:
- Unproductive Meetings: Status updates that add no value. Alignment sessions that could be emails. Approvals stalled by scheduling conflicts.
- Overreliance on Real-Time Communication: Simple decisions requiring everyone’s availability. Progress halted awaiting feedback. Synchronous updates that don’t move the needle.
- Disorganized Information Flow: Revisiting key decisions repeatedly. Crucial details lost in email chains. Lack of proactive documentation leading to predictable obstacles.
Streamlining for Success:
- Set Clear Communication Protocols: Reserve live meetings for critical decisions; handle the rest asynchronously. Use structured updates—concise reports, brief videos, or clear messages. Define approval timelines to keep things moving.
- Embrace Asynchronous Decision-Making: Replace “Let’s schedule a call” with “Here’s the update; please provide feedback.” Set 24-48 hour windows for approvals. Use pre-recorded explanations to eliminate unnecessary real-time discussions.
- Document Proactively: Anticipate common challenges and outline solutions before they arise. Create accessible knowledge bases to reduce back-and-forth. Develop clear roadmaps to ensure alignment without constant check-ins.
The Crux Identity Approach:
- Purposeful Meetings: Only when absolutely necessary.
- Async-First Execution: Structured updates replace superfluous calls.
- Predefined Escalation Paths: Address potential delays before they occur.
- Clear Deliverables from the Start: Prevent scope changes and wasted effort.
Your Okta project doesn’t need more discussions. It needs decisive action, intelligent communication, and the elimination of unnecessary delays.