Lessons for MBAs from 2012 Election's failed Project ORCA

Interesting article at the link: http://www.blogworld.com/2012/11/13/what-businesses-need-to-learn-from-romneys-project-orca/
More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Orca

This is an interesting read. How a technological innovation that was supposed to be a "game changer" became a massive flop.

Here are some important lessons learnt, in my personal view:

• Test the technology before implementation
• Trust your core team and share vital info with core team
• Too much secrecy may not be a good thing
• Stress test apps to make sure that they do not crash
• Have a plan B
• Do trial runs and drills
• Keep the communication and trust with team members strong
• Don't fall for the hype - "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". One software or App can not win an election. 
• People matter more than technology
• KISS: Keep It Simple and Stupid to the end users
• Orientation is important not only for programmers and volunteers, but also for App users
• Practice, practice, practice
• Do not live in a parallel universe. 

Cheers, 

Gerry.