By Ira Hendon
Ever hear a project is 90% complete? For weeks, status stays the same. Progress slows down. And no one can clearly explain what’s left.
90% complete doesn’t mean you’re close. It often means you’re stuck.
What’s left is the hardest work
What’s left isn’t small. It’s the hardest work: integration, dependencies, testing, and final decisions. Teams report progress, but the real work hasn’t been finished.
Ask what’s left, not what’s done.

