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Made TechGiles Colborne7 min readintermediate

Governance meetings aren’t enough to fix your digital delivery. Here’s what else you need.

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Summary

The post argues that governance meetings alone won’t fix stalled public‑sector digital projects; instead, continuous product‑management focus on outcomes, clear direction, and shared ownership is needed.

  • Busy teams can still be off‑track if there’s no identified "spine" of the service – a product manager should surface the minimal viable functionality that moves the program forward.
  • Stakeholders need a narrative, not just status reports; a clear product vision ties daily work to the intended public outcome.
  • Treat requirements as intent, not immutable specs – revisit the problem the requirement solves as technology and context evolve.
  • Technology choices must be stress‑tested against real environments and alternatives before committing resources.

Public‑sector digital programmes often stall despite regular governance because they lack a product‑centric focus on outcomes. Embedding product management practices can keep teams aligned, reduce waste, and ensure delivered services actually meet user needs.

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