“ I thought we would be running by the end of the month. What is taking you so long?” I ask the team leader about the groundwork. The pressure is building up: the demand for results is kicking in. I expected operational units. Even though we still have ample time to wrap up the assignment, we need to keep a hundred.

“We have been slowed down by the search for the right candidates who would meet our terms and settle for our conditions. Fortunately, we are done with the hunt and interviews: our qualified agents are at hand. It won’t take long before we are up and running, ” he assures me with a polite tone.

This is my first trip to monitor the rural coverage project plan. Standing and examining the first site. I intend to cover all the others by the end of this week. Awareness has been widely spread in this area according to my survey: the launch of the campaigns will just fuel action.

“Let’s keep in mind that we need to beat the deadline. Although the project is facing a few setbacks, I commend you for executing the work plan into action. Well done, team!” I assert profoundly. As soon as I am done with the engagement, my phone vibrates an incoming call from Jackie. What would be the issue, I wonder? “Hello”

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