- Second, we're going end the architectural holy wars by assigning key IT architects to the project on a full time basis. - Third, we're going to co-locate the team and assign members to a full-time basis on the project. No more part-time participation - Fourth, Brandon, you agree to be much more visible and an active participant to drive key decisions for the project, and - Finally, Brandon - you are going to have a heart-to-heart with Steve and if necessary, his boss - to eliminate any political agendas that could derail the project. Brandon and Jack both agreed with the plan. Jack knew that some of these changes would be unpopular, but without them the project would be doomed. He left Brandon's office with a sense of relief and apprehension. There was still a lot of hard work and heavy lifting yet to be done... Celebrations Six months later, Jack ran into Brandon in the break room as they both were angling for their morning coffee refill. Jack!, Brandon shouted while patting Jack on the back. Congratulations on getting the Customer Master File project into pilot. By all accounts, it has been a resounding success! Brandon crowed. Thank you, Jack smiled and answered, but you know it was pretty touch and go after we met in your office to plan the - Second, we're going end the architectural holy wars by assigning key IT architects to the project on a full time basis. - Third, we're going to co-locate the team and assign members to a full-time basis on the project. No more part-time participation - Fourth, Brandon, you agree to be much more visible and an active participant to drive key decisions for the project, and - Finally, Brandon - you are going to have a heart-to-heart with Steve and if necessary, his boss - to eliminate any political agendas that could derail the project. Brandon and Jack both agreed with the plan. Jack knew that some of these changes would be unpopular, but without them the project would be doomed. He left Brandon's office with a sense of relief and apprehension. There was still a lot of hard work and heavy lifting yet to be done... Celebrations Six months later, Jack ran into Brandon in the break room as they both were angling for their morning coffee refill. Jack!, Brandon shouted while patting Jack on the back. Congratulations on getting the Customer Master File project into pilot. By all accounts, it has been a resounding success! Brandon crowed. Thank you, Jack smiled and answered, but you know it was pretty touch and go after we met in your office to plan the