𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲

One of the toughest calls in leadership? Knowing when to walk away from something that no longer serves your business.

You have spent time. Money. Energy.

But when a system isn’t working the way you hoped, it feels wrong to walk away.

That’s exactly where the sunk cost fallacy gets dangerous and traps even the best teams.

We keep fixing, customizing, and throwing more budget at a system – just because we have already spent so much.

Here is the truth: What you have already spent shouldn’t trap you into spending more.

Great leaders know that courage isn’t just about starting bold initiatives – it’s also about knowing when to pivot.

I remember a real case:
A company spent over 2 years trying to stitch together a HR ecosystem using different systems for recruiting, learning, payroll, core HR, Finance and more.

It looked good on paper. But in reality:
❌ Systems didn’t talk to each other
❌ Reports were inconsistent
❌ Teams were frustrated

Still, the team hesitated. “We have already come this far…”

Eventually, they made the tough call to switch to Oracle Cloud – and never looked back. The results? A fully integrated, future-ready solution, faster processes, real-time data, happier users – and a major weight lifted from IT’s shoulders.

Yes, it stung at first. But looking back, it was the smartest decision they could have made.

If a system is:
❌ Holding your business back
❌ Burning resources
❌ No longer aligned with your goals
…it might be time to move on.

Don’t let the sunk cost fallacy hold you hostage. The past is in the past. Make decisions based on what will serve you best in the present and future.

Let’s build for the future – not stay stuck in the p