What Holds Your Software Project Together? When I speak with project teams — whether it's architects, developers, or stakeholders — I often ask a simple question: “What do you think is the biggest cause of failure in software projects?” The answers vary. Scope creep. Vague requirements. Technical debt. Unrealistic deadlines. And yes — all of these matter. But in my experience, something deeper runs through nearly every troubled project. The Missing Pillar Everyone Overlooks W