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Is There a Process for Reviewing and Learning from Each Maintenance Activity to Improve Future Practices? Apr 07, 2025

In the fast-paced world of scaling startups and SMEs, where technology and business are intrinsically linked, it's easy for maintenance activities to be viewed as routine—necessary but not always tran...

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Do You Actively Foster a Culture That Values Technology Innovation and Continuous Improvement? Apr 06, 2025

In the fast-paced world of tech-driven startups and SMEs, the question of fostering a culture that values innovation and continuous improvement should never be treated as a mere tick-box exercise. The...

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Is There a Process in Place for Addressing and Resolving Any Lack of Buy-In? Apr 06, 2025

Every leader in a scaling company knows that strategy is only as strong as the support it garners across the team. Even the most meticulously crafted technology or business strategy will fall flat wit...

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Do You Allocate Resources Regularly to Refactor or Update Legacy Code? Apr 05, 2025

As a leader of a scaling tech-driven business, your resources are already spread thin. Every pound counts, and it’s tempting to focus solely on developing new features and scaling products, rather tha...

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Is there a Regular Schedule for Testing the Restore Process from Backups to Ensure They are Reliable and Effective? Apr 05, 2025

In the world of scaling startups and SMEs, technological reliability is a cornerstone of success. Backups are a common safeguard against data loss, and a regular schedule for testing their restore pro...

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Is There a Rollback Plan in Place for Every Deployment in Case of Unforeseen Issues? Apr 04, 2025

In the fast-moving world of startups and scaling SMEs, technology is often at the forefront of both opportunities and risks. Rapid deployment cycles, constant iterations, and the pressure to innovate ...

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Do You Allocate Specific Resources or Time for Reducing Technical Debt in Your Development Cycles? Apr 04, 2025

In the whirlwind of scaling a startup or small to medium enterprise (SME), it's easy to get caught up in the relentless pursuit of new features, faster product releases, and market growth. However, as...

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Is There a Strategy in Place for Incorporating New Technologies or Frameworks as They Become Relevant? Apr 03, 2025

In the fast-moving world of tech-driven businesses, the question of whether a strategy exists for incorporating new technologies or frameworks is not only essential but pivotal to long-term success. I...

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Do You Conduct Regular Capacity Planning Exercises to Ensure the Platform Can Handle Current and Future Load? Apr 03, 2025

As a founder or entrepreneur in the tech space, especially at the helm of a scaling startup, one of the fundamental responsibilities you must grapple with is ensuring that your platform can not only h...

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Do You Employ a Structured Planning Approach That Aligns with Your Product and Business Strategy? Apr 02, 2025

As an entrepreneur or CEO of a scaling startup, one of the most pressing questions you need to address is whether your strategic planning aligns effectively with your product and business goals. It’s ...

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Is There an Organisational Commitment to Technology as a Driver of Business Success? Apr 02, 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the role of technology in business has transcended from merely supporting operations to becoming a critical driver of success. For scaling startups and S...

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Do You Employ Historical Data and Lessons Learned to Refine Estimation Accuracy Over Time? Apr 01, 2025

Estimation accuracy is the backbone of effective project management, particularly in technology-driven startups and SMEs where success hinges on timely execution and efficient resource allocation. I h...

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