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What if you could prevent most software project failures before they even begin? In this episode, we dive into the origins and evolution of Microsoft’s FastTrack program and the Success by Design framework—a powerful approach that’s transforming how enterprise tech projects are delivered. Pedro Sacramento and Alok Singh, two principal program managers at Microsoft, share how a simple spreadsheet of lessons learned became a global standard for cloud implementation success. Whether you're leading a project or scaling a practice, this conversation is packed with insights to help you build smarter, faster, and with confidence.

🔑KEY TAKEAWAYS
80% of project issues are preventable: Most failures stem from misalignment early in the project lifecycle—Success by Design addresses this head-on
Early engagement is critical: Projects that adopt the framework early see 2.2x higher user adoption and fewer escalations.
From firefighting to foresight: FastTrack evolved from solving crises to proactively guiding success through repeatable patterns and best practices.
Scalable success through partners: With over 120 partners trained, Microsoft has extended its reach to thousands of projects globally.
Recognition that matters: The FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect designation is earned through real-world impact—not theory.

🧰 RESOURCES MENTIONED
👉About Microsoft FastTrack for Dynamics 365 - Dynamics 365 | Microsoft Learn
👉https://aka.ms/D365FastTrackPortfolioPartners
👉What is the Dynamics 365 Implementation Portal? - Dynamics 365 | Microsoft Learn
👉What is the Dynamics 365 implementation guide? - Dynamics 365 | Microsoft Learn

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