Real engineering failures instead of success stories
4 days ago
- #project management
- #team alignment
- #software architecture
- Failure #1: Silent scope growth led to unclear project goals and unnecessary work due to lack of pushback.
- Lesson: Clear boundaries and open dialogue about scope changes are essential for team effectiveness.
- Failure #2: Misalignment on the Definition of Done resulted in unmet expectations and rework.
- Lesson: Explicit, measurable definitions of done and frequent demos ensure alignment and early feedback.
- Failure #3: Applying ideal architectural principles without context increased complexity and reduced maintainability.
- Lesson: Architectural decisions must consider project context, constraints, and business goals.