Managing a Failed Project Pivot

Scenario

You are reflecting on a project that did not go as planned and either failed outright or had to be significantly re-scoped, re-timed, or redirected after new information emerged. The challenge is not just what went wrong, but how you handled the pivot: aligning stakeholders, resetting expectations, and deciding what to preserve versus cut.

Question

Tell me about a project that failed or had to be heavily pivoted. What was your role in managing the change?