The Phoenix Project
A novel about a failing IT project, endless firefighting, and a single expert who becomes a bottleneck for everything. Uncomfortably recognizable and a must-read for anyone who enjoys project drama or learning the hard way.

What if I told you there’s actually a novel about a POS implementation? It’s the perfect book to drift off to sleep with, dreaming about a derailing IT project, putting out fires, and, of course, that one colleague. You know the one: the colleague who knows everything and becomes the bottleneck for every single decision. All of this plays out against a backdrop of political intrigue and a battle for control of the company.
The Phoenix Project is a fantastic novel for anyone who revels in project drama or simply wants to learn from other people’s mistakes.
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