Legal Commentary

What's worse -- your pet project is killed via one loud elephant-like stomp or nibbled to death by ducks? Steven Levy, principal of Seattle's Lexician consultancy, says you can avoid both.

Managing change is key, says Levy, who had a long stint at Microsoft heading its legal technology efforts. "Some project managers try to increase success by erecting overwhelming barriers to change," he writes, in "Align Your Allies," in the LTN December issue. But too many changes can derail your project, he warns.

Levy's tips for success include getting buy-in from stakeholders, who must feel that they have a voice in the process. Change logs, checklists, and incremental delivery also help.

And keep an eye out for the December Law Technology Now podcast with Levy.