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A stalled software project usually does not need more activity first. It needs a decision.
My Failed Project Recovery Plan separates symptoms from root causes, maps ownership and access gaps, identifies the first 72 hours, and ends with a clear stop, stabilize, rebuild, or continue recommendation.
The sample shows the decision system before implementation begins.
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What went wrong: Added a new voice integration node. Accidentally deleted the entire workflow.
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Treat workflows like software:
Documentation
Version control
Backup strategy
Modular testing
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