 Principle 8 – Check ongoing initiatives before committing to new ones. Imagine that your team just made it to the playoffs. Would you tell them to start practicing for their next season's sport for this season's finals? Success feels good, but it's important to resist the temptation to declare victory too soon. As the leader of your organisation, you have to accept that every initiative is a work in progress. Remember that every step forward during your team have taken, there's always room for improvement. Conduct regular assessments of your organisation with trusted leadership. With the right governance, rigor and reporting capabilities in place, you should regularly evaluate your portfolio of strategic initiatives. New opportunities may prompt new initiatives, but be sure that you understand your existing portfolio and take a realistic look at your organisation's capacity to deliver change. Avoid the temptation to consider your work done and move on to the next challenge. After all, you can't collect a trophy without playing a full season.