The Hidden Chasm

In this episode of The Hidden Chasm, Mark Hill dives deep into one of the most critical factors for business success: the economic decision-making cycle.

Too many companies focus on immediate gains, missing the opportunity to balance those short-term wins with a sustainable long-term vision. Without this balance, organizations find themselves chasing features, missing the big picture, and ultimately falling behind in a competitive landscape.

🛠️ Find out how your decision-making process could be holding you back and learn the key strategies to align your short-term actions with long-term growth.

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In our latest episode of The Hidden Chasm, Rob Shaw shares critical insights on bridging the gap between intent and execution in Agile transformations.

Key takeaways include:

• Intent vs. Execution: Why hope is not enough; the importance of having real conversations about customer and market expectations.
• Technical Excellence: Defining the level of technical quality needed for long-term investments.
• Proactive Conversations: The necessity of starting these discussions early to ensure success.

🧩 Agile transformation requires more than just good intentions. Understand how to align your efforts with market needs and technical excellence, to find your way out of - or avoid entirely - the Hidden Chasm.

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Alan Soucier, a Senior Technology Leader and Founder of Offline Coaching LLC, share his insights on what he calls "People Architecture" and its vital role in team dynamics and building escalators to success for people and teams. 🤝

Discover how Alan's unique approach helps organizations thrive by focusing on:

• Leveraging individual strengths to build cohesive teams 🎯
• Navigating the complexities of middle management and upskilling 🔄
• Aligning leadership strategies with organizational goals 📈

"Organizations in typical corporate America are very focused on treating companies like machinery. The problem is, it's full of people, and people are kind of messy." - Alan Soucier

Navigating the complex journey from startup to enterprise success requires more than just a great product—it demands strategic alignment with your customers' needs. 🎯

In our latest episode of The Hidden Chasm, Jenna Watson-Brawn breaks down why "Build it, and they will come" is one of the biggest myths in tech. 🚫

In our first episode of The Hidden Chasm, Natasha Walton shares her remarkable journey from urban studies to becoming a tech product executive. Together we explore why having a long-term strategic vision is crucial, especially for companies in the critical $20 to $200 million revenue range, as well as how unnoticed issues like tech debt can lead to serious customer retention challenges and stifle development velocity.