When Technology Projects Go Off the Rails

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The Tech Log | The Messy Middle: Why Tech Projects Go Off the RailsSpoiler alert: Statistically, your next tech project has a 70% chance of running aground—but before you go blaming the software, let's look at the humans steering the ship.In Episode #6, Alexandra sits down with Brittany Browning and Lisa DeNoia to discuss why technology implementations routinely disintegrate halfway through the timeline. They look past the software glitches to expose the real culprits: communication breakdowns, rushed requirements, and the fatigue of the "messy middle." Tune in to find out how to salvage a drifting project before it completely drains your budget and your sanity.The Requirements Trap: Why rushing through the sign-off phase just to "get it built" ensures your data metrics will be completely useless months down the road.The Stealth Value of Shadowing: Why watching an end-user click 20 times to complete a basic task reveals the operational pain points that corporate leadership completely misses.Stripping It Back to Basics: How using simple, black-and-white wireframes forces teams to bridge the massive gap between what they said and what they actually meant.The 4-Slide Rescue Deck: A logical, no-nonsense framework to confidently raise the red flag to stakeholders when a project timeline begins to warp.Links & Resources MentionedBook a Chat: https://tideslot.com/team/tech-log/tech-log-chatLearn more about Port & Starboard: https://portstbd.com/Fueled by CoffeeWe don't just talk tech; we roast, brew, and drink coffee 24/7. This episode was fueled by Fathom Coffee. Get your fix at: fathomcoffee.comFollow Tech Log: Subscribe to stay ahead of the curve as we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, data, and business technology.

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