Most Program Failures Aren’t Schedule Failures — They’re Dependency Failures

When a large technical program begins to slip, the galvanizing statement is usually, “We’re behind schedule.” Milestones move. Forecasts change. Leadership demands more frequent reporting. In complex enterprise environments, the schedule is usually the most visible indicator of trouble, but it is rarely the original source of the problem. By the time delivery dates begin … Continue reading Most Program Failures Aren’t Schedule Failures — They’re Dependency Failures

I’m Writing Again

For the past couple of years, I haven’t written much publicly. That wasn’t accidental. My focus was on leading complex technical programs —  platform migrations and integrations, post-acquisition system alignment, and large cross-functional initiatives where the margin for error is small and the stakes are high. Those kinds of programs demand attention. They also leave … Continue reading I’m Writing Again