Your Company Needs to Focus on Fewer Projects. Here’s How.
Many organizations are aware that they are suffering from project overload, slowing execution and obscuring strategic priorities. Yet even with this knowledge they struggle to kill projects to release resources and energy to focus on their most important priorities. The solution is a cultural shift: treat stopping projects as a sign of leadership, not failure. Seven practical habits—such as time-boxing initiatives, rewarding leaders who free up resources, and reassigning staff to high-priority projects—help build this mindset. When companies focus on fewer, higher-value efforts, they accelerate transformation, boost morale, and sharpen their strategic edge. Success comes not from starting more, but from stopping what no longer matters.
