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The Cost of Disconnect: How Fragmented Strategy Haunts Product Success

Disconnected teams slow product velocity and dilute impact. To avoid the tricks of fragmentation, leaders must deliver the treat.

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In today's hyper-competitive digital marketplace, the line between product development, market strategy, and project delivery has effectively dissolved. Organizations that fail to unify these disciplines suffer from slow product velocity and diluted market impact, creating a critical demand for leaders fluent in both customer acquisition (Marketing) and technical execution (Project Management). These leaders must operate simultaneously across the user story, the budget sheet, and the sprint schedule.

True, scalable growth comes from essential translators who turn marketing insight into actionable product features and use rigorous Project Management to ensure on-time, budget-compliant delivery. This operational accountability, masterfully delivering "how" rather than just defining "what," is the core differentiator in fast-moving sectors.

Locating this rare leader is a substantial challenge. This talent is the crucial point of convergence between creative, technical, and commercial functions. Because their true value lies in functional integration, they remain invisible to generalized sourcing methods and traditional recruitment channels. To secure high-impact talent that truly moves the needle, specialized processes are essential. For expert assistance in securing leaders who integrate Product, Marketing, and Project Management, connect directly with Doug Wald at 631-493-0515 or doug@execsallied.com.

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Contributions provided by Aaron Frenchman, VP of Recruiting & Doug Wald, VP of Recruiting.

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