Microlearning: How Storyboarding Can Save Failing Technology Projects

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Technology projects often fail for three primary reasons:  

1. Overambitious vision that swamps resources and overwhelms teams

2. Misunderstood problem spaces where user stories aren’t well-understood, causing scope to expand uncontrollably

3. Delayed decision making pushed to later stages when issues are much harder and more expensive to resolve

These pitfalls lead to missed deadlines, blown budgets, and incomplete deliverables. However, a time-tested solution—storyboarding—can help prevent these issues and set projects up for success.

What is Storyboarding?

‍Originally developed by Walt Disney for animation, storyboarding is a visual planning tool used to break down complex ideas into manageable steps. It allows teams to pre-visualize workflows and make crucial decisions early in the process

Why Storyboarding Works for Technology Projects

‍Storyboarding forces teams to front-load decisions about technology, user experience, and the scope of work. It clarifies the problem space, aligns stakeholders, and fosters collaboration. Importantly, hand drawn sketches signal that work is still in progress and feedback is welcome, encouraging valuable input during the design phase.

How to Start

‍All you need is a whiteboard, paper, or a digital tool. Sketch out your product vision, refine it with your team, and tackle those tough decisions upfront. This simple yet effective technique can save your project from the common pitfalls of technology development.

Take the first step: create your storyboard and set your project on the path to success.  

Ready to bring clarity and success to your technology project? Contact Launch today and let’s transform your vision into reality!

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