Frequently, we adhere to established practices or continue with routines that have been in place for an extended period. It’s not common for us to allocate time to assess our processes and tools, identifying areas for improvement and expressing our aspirations for enhancement. The structure of our software teams has undergone continuous evolution in recent decades, aiming to address the challenge of expediting time-to-market while maintaining a reasonable investment.
We can help you with measuring and optimizing the value your software engineering effort delivers. Organizations usually evaluate large projects carefully, but many small, cumulative investments receive little attention despite often determining overall success. In software, spending per employee on licensed tools rose substantially between 2016 and 2023 and bespoke development is growing as companies build core systems; around 27 million engineers worked worldwide in 2023.
Software projects frequently miss original targets: only about 35% meet scope, budget, and schedule, while roughly 55% succeed if measured by budget, time, and meaningful business value. Common failure causes are unclear requirements, wrong technology choices, poor communication, optimistic timelines, scope creep, and skill gaps. Maximizing bang per buck means treating both large and small investments deliberately, broadening how value is measured, and improving delivery practices to reduce risk and speed time-to-market.
We can help you with reviewing how the software team works, how best practices are applied and if there are any improvements desirable. Make sure your team is ready for supporting the challenges your organization is facing today and in the future.