Assumptions.

I have seen more than one project slip because of an assumption nobody thought to question.

Everyone had done a good job on their part.

The roadmap was agreed. Compliance had its requirements. Technology had a solution. Product had a plan.

The pieces seemed to fit.

Until one assumption underneath them turned out not to be true.

This is one of the reasons I value an outside view before a major commitment is locked in.

Not because someone outside knows the business better.

Because they weren't in the room when the assumption became accepted as fact.

What are we assuming?

Sometimes that is enough to change the conversation.

Linda Stupena Advisory
From second opinion to hands-on leadership.