Taking over an abandoned project is tricky—there’s history, politics, and usually a lot of technical debt. Here’s how I step in, calm the chaos, and get things moving again (without burning bridges).
My Approach
- Listen first—understand what happened and why
- Stabilize the project before making big changes
- Communicate clearly with all stakeholders
- Document everything (for the next person, too)
Common Pitfalls
- Blaming previous teams (don’t do it)
- Trying to rewrite everything at once
- Ignoring business context
If you’ve inherited a mess and need a steady hand, let’s talk about getting your project back on track.