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How a 6-Time CIO Handles 200 Projects With a Team Built for 10

A practical breakdown of portfolio triage, prioritization, and communication discipline for high-load IT organizations.

When the work backlog outgrows team capacity, leadership discipline matters more than tooling.

In this episode-derived analysis, we break down a repeatable model for project triage, sequencing, and stakeholder communication.

The core lesson: clear prioritization criteria and transparent trade-offs protect both execution quality and team morale.

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