Software project rescue guides
Software projects don't fail because of technology. They fail because of everything around it. These guides help you diagnose what's really wrong — and what to do about it.
Vendor & Outsourcing Failure
When your outsourcing partner or vendor stops delivering, delivers the wrong thing, or becomes a bottleneck instead of a solution.
- What to do when your outsourcing vendor stops delivering Your outsourcing partner promised results but delivery has stalled. Here's how to diagnose the real problem and get the project moving again.
- Is your vendor relationship broken or just strained? Not every outsourcing problem means you need a new vendor. Here's how to tell if the relationship is fixable — and what to do either way.
Key Person Departure
When the CTO, lead developer, or architect leaves and takes critical context with them.
Budget Overrun & Cost Spiral
When costs spiral beyond what was planned and nobody is sure whether to keep spending or cut losses.
Team Misalignment & Politics
When teams aren't aligned on goals, priorities, or ownership — and politics fills the vacuum.
- Everyone is busy but nothing moves forward The team is working hard, sprints are full, meetings happen. But the project hasn't visibly advanced in weeks. Here's why and what to do.
- Three people think they own the decision — and nobody does When ownership is unclear, decisions don't get made. Here's how to diagnose and fix decision authority gaps in software projects.