While the success of technology investments is often measured by the modernity of the programming language, field experience shows that a project's true fate is decided long before the first line of code is written.
Quick summary: The "Reality Filter" that determines a Project's Fate.
The Anatomy of a "Simple Report"
In the corporate world, one of the most dangerous phrases is: "We just want a simple report".
Conclusion
Sustainable success begins at the point where facts are bravely questioned.