The most expensive decision in enterprise technology isn't choosing the wrong platform. It's rebuilding a system that didn't need rebuilding.
Leaders face this decision constantly: should we build from scratch, integrate a vendor solution, reengineer what we have, or walk away entirely?
We use a three-axis framework. First, strategic differentiation. Second, organizational readiness. Third, integration surface area.
The playbook isn't about finding the perfect answer. It's about making the decision with full awareness of what you're trading.