As an Engineering Manager at Ivy Comptech, I have faced numerous roadblocks and obstacles while leading various projects. One such instance was when I was leading a project to integrate a new payment gateway into our e-commerce platform.
Midway through the development process, our team encountered a security concern which seemed to threaten the overall success of the project. Despite the significant setback, I knew that it was important to remain calm and composed while evaluating the situation.
To handle the situation, I called for an emergency meeting with my team, and we discussed the possible solutions and ways to mitigate the security concern. After consulting with our security teams and thoroughly analyzing the threat, we developed a solution that not only addressed the obstacle but also created additional security measures for our entire system.
Ultimately, the project was successfully completed within the timeline, and the new payment gateway was launched. Our team received a round of appreciation from both our management and customers for delivering the project.
1. How to Handle Project Roadblocks:
https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/how-to-handle-project-roadblocks
2. How to Overcome Project Obstacles:
https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/how-to-overcome-project-obstacles.php