Decision Context: Preserving What Actually Matters During Handoffs

Too many projects fail not because people lack competence, but because the rationale behind earlier choices is lost between meetings, tickets, and systems. In this episode Mirko Peters explains why 'context loss' is one of the quietest, costliest failure modes in business–IT work, how it shows up as rework, wrong assumptions, and stalled decisions, and what practical patterns reduce the problem without adding bureaucracy. This is a focused, consultant-ready playbook for leaders and engineers who want fewer surprises: what to capture, how to structure lightweight decision artifacts, where to surface context for different audiences, and simple handoff habits that keep options open and risk visible. Expect concrete examples from typical engagements, clear do-and-don't rules you can apply tomorrow, and an emphasis on behaviour and incentives rather than new tools.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-it-it-business--6867401/support.To continue the conversation, follow Mirko Peters on LinkedIn, where more insights and real-world examples are shared from both business and IT perspectives.