When do you pull the plug on software projects?
When 90% of projects fail, you have to get really good at saying no.
Real software leaders know you can't have endless innovation without also knowing when to cancel unviable projects.
For
my latest DirectorPlus edition, I sync with
Joel Carusone, SVP of data and AI at
NinjaOne, about how engineering leaders can build the muscle for making that call.
He offers a ton of sound advice on setting time-based controls, spotting when projects are drifting, and knowing when (and how) to pull the plug.
Interestingly,
Tempo Software's State of SPM report indicated those canceling more projects are yielding a higher overall ROI. So maybe killing the right projects is really about sustainability, not failure.
Check it out here on LeadDev. And consider signing up to their
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