Your 18-month technology roadmap assumes certainty that doesn't exist. Plan for capabilities instead of tools, and build plans that survive reality.
New research reveals experienced developers are 19% slower with AI tools, exposing the hidden process problems that actually control development speed.
That 'just ship it fast' decision created a $100K maintenance headache. Your developers aren't slow — they're paying interest on your shortcuts.
Technology trends expire. Vendors get acquired. But solid decision processes, adaptable teams, and good judgment compound over time. Build those.
The boring stuff wins: infrastructure, data governance, change management. Successful tech strategy is the iceberg below the waterline.
That crusty ERP from 2005 handles 80% of your critical processes. Before you replace everything, here's why legacy systems deserve a strategy seat.
While everyone focuses on shiny new technologies, these foundational decisions quietly determine whether your company thrives or struggles.
Tech decisions without business input build capabilities nobody asked for. Business decisions without tech input create impossible expectations.
Real-world lessons on balancing speed with stability and how tracking technical debt like financial debt can transform your development process.
Three warning signs your technical debt is critical: devs leaving, simple changes need refactoring, bug fixes create new bugs. Here's a fix framework.
The cost of indecision exceeds the cost of imperfect action. Technology decision paralysis drains productivity, morale, and competitive position.
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