The planning and preparation phases of digital projects are invariably challenging and time-consuming. Complex architectures and solutions requiring deep technical expertise often become a source of headaches, introducing a sense of uncertainty into the procurement process. At worst, the process is fueled by the most toxic element of all—hurry. How do you choose the right partner for a digital development project? What external expertise is required? What will the total cost be?

Have you noticed how some team members not only perform the tasks assigned to them, but bring real value to the table, raising the performance level of the whole team? Renowned researcher and management consultant Liz Wiseman calls these individuals 'Impact Players'. Delving deeper into the idea of the 'Impact Player', we identified five situations that are also common in IT development and decided to tackle these situations from the perspective of the Kipinä Senior Tech Leadership model.

Technology is evolving faster than ever before, while IT challenges themselves are becoming increasingly complex. Read on and find out how to overcome the most common challenges in the IT environment to pave the way for a more sustainable way for technology development.