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Managing a Failed Project Pivot

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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?