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At least they canceled the project when it became apparent things weren't going to work out as expected. I've seen massive projects that have been train wrecks
by richbell 3y ago
At least they canceled the project when it became apparent things weren't going to work out as expected.
I've seen massive projects that have been train wrecks since day one pushed through until the bitter end because management can't admit failure.
- magicalhippo 3y agoWe have that going on in Norway right now. Our state hospitals are switching several aging systems to some Epic-based monstrosity, and so far it's been a complete shit-show[1]. A major hospital has been running it for a year with lots of issues, some which has certainly affected patients gravely. It was rolled out despite heavy protests from doctors and nurses who had seen or experienced the new system at the smaller pilot hospitals. Yet management is pushing on, and just decided the next big hospital should get the new system this spring, despite the many severe issues that are still unsolved. [1]: https://www.nrk.no/emne/helseplattformen-1.15838445 https://www.nrk.no/emne/helseplattformen-1.15838445
- hasty_pudding 3y agoThat's not good management though. Recognizing you fucked up and only cost the company tens of millions instead of hundreds of millions is "Not Terrible" management.
- prepend 3y agoIt’s not perfect, but it’s good. Or better than spending more.
- hasty_pudding 3y agoId like to be your financial manager.