Why do compliance projects fail—and how do we prevent it?

Governance & Risk
Written By Shayne Adler

Projects fail when the goal is “get a cert,” not “enable revenue and reduce risk.” Without an executive sponsor and named owners, habits don’t change. Over-engineered tools and manual evidence create hidden debt. Fix with clear outcomes, accountable leads, short sprints, and early automation.

Checklist

  1. Tie goals to revenue/risk metrics.

  2. Name accountable owners.

  3. Ship usable artifacts in 2–4 week sprints.

  4. Test against a real buyer questionnaire.

  5. Automate top pain points first.

Shayne Adler
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