What should you focus on when overtaking existing project

Question

Hi!

What would you focus on in the first weeks when taking over existing team and jumping into already running project?

Thanks!

Answer 1

I would take a look at the org chart and schedule 1:1 with the key stakeholders.

From there, I would have a good view of the conflicts, problems, risks, and issues.

I would then prepare a recovery plan (normally 3 months), get feedback from key stakeholders, and propose it to the sponsor.