The Problem with Stage Gates Isn’t the Gates
- Posted by Dan Toma
- On 08/07/2026
What makes stage-gate governance so frustrating in many organizations is that it unintentionally trains teams to behave in exactly the opposite way innovation requires. Instead of creating transparency, it creates presentation theater. Instead of encouraging fast learning, it encourages delayed escalation of problems. And instead of helping leadership stay closely connected to innovation efforts, it […]
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