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Let the slowest person set the pace

It's natural to plan a rollout timeline around your fastest, most excited team member, but that leaves everyone else struggling to catch up in silence. I've learned to watch for the quiet ones instead of the loud ones, since the pace that actually matters is set by whoever is struggling most. Instead, pay attention to whoever is having the hardest time and let their comfort level set how quickly you move to the next step. You are making sure nobody quietly falls through the cracks and starts avoiding the tool altogether out of embarrassment. A slower pace that brings the whole team along beats a fast pace that only really works for a few people. Check in privately with anyone who seems hesitant, since they often won't raise their hand in a group setting even when they're struggling. Real adoption means everyone, not just the enthusiasts.

Try this today: quietly ask the person on your team who seems least comfortable with the new tool how it's going, and slow down the rollout if they need it.

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