Summary: It’s important to repeatedly communicate key information and expectations throughout a project to ensure everyone stays aligned. Many leaders may forget details or hope for the best outcome, leading to surprise when risks materialize. Regularly reinforcing buy-in and context during the project can help maintain support and avoid misunderstandings.
even if you mentioned a risk proactively, most humans secretly hope the downside situation won’t actually happen. Even if it’s an acceptable risk, we still hope for the best case scenario. (View Highlight)