Ever feel locked in line? The line isn't moving; you're just stuck there? Lack of progress on a project is a sure fire way to create resentment and poor morale among team members. I saw an image online today that made me think about my personal strategy for resolving deadlock and instigating progress. I added a little speech balloon, and...well...we have this...
Morale of the story: Look for an escape route. If you're on a boat, and it springs a leak, are you just going to sit there and except your fate or are you going to get up and try to save yourself? Unless your suffering from Eeyore syndrome, you are gonna get up and do all you can to not drown! Task/project productivity should be treated the same way. Not making progress? Well then, look for an alternative path that will allow you to get the job done.