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Facing unexpected setbacks in a telecom upgrade?

When upgrading telecom systems, unexpected hurdles can appear. To smoothly overcome these setbacks, consider these strategies:

- Assess the situation quickly to determine the impact and required adjustments.

- Communicate transparently with stakeholders about the issue and expected resolutions.

- Explore alternative solutions or workarounds to keep the project on track without compromising quality.

How have you successfully navigated unexpected challenges in your projects?

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Facing unexpected setbacks in a telecom upgrade?

When upgrading telecom systems, unexpected hurdles can appear. To smoothly overcome these setbacks, consider these strategies:

- Assess the situation quickly to determine the impact and required adjustments.

- Communicate transparently with stakeholders about the issue and expected resolutions.

- Explore alternative solutions or workarounds to keep the project on track without compromising quality.

How have you successfully navigated unexpected challenges in your projects?

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    Rahmat U.

    Contact Center Enterprise Technologies Specialist | BSc (Hons) Computer Science | Contact Center Solutions Architect and Support | Transforming Businesses with Intelligent Automation

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    Facing a technical upgrade setback? Identify – Diagnose the issue and check logs. Roll Back – Revert if needed and mitigate risks. Troubleshoot – Check configs, reproduce errors, and research fixes. Seek Help – Collaborate, consult support, and use debugging tools. Adapt & Learn – Find alternatives, document lessons, and adjust plans.

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    Edetanlen Paul

    Team Lead Transmission / BTS (Access, Optics/MW)) at EJALET (Nig), Ltd

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    Implement a Phased Rollout Strategy - Break down the upgrade into smaller, manageable phases. - Test and validate each phase before proceeding to the next. - Minimize disruptions to existing services and operations. In addition the upgrade should be implemented during least traffic period An active fallback system should be in place in case the upgrades fails

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    Ndeye Fatou Gueye

    Ingénieure Télécoms-Réseaux| Systèmes Communicants| MEMS-IoT| En recherche de nouvelles opportunités dans le domaine des télécommunications et réseaux. Mobile sur toute la France.

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    -Anticipation et réactivité Lors de la conception, identifier les entités ou parties susceptibles de donner lieu à des imprévus, et proposer des solutions alternatives pour y remédier. Une surveillance continue du projet permet également de détecter rapidement tout événement inattendu et de détecter leur impact sur le réseau. - Communication proactives: Tenir toutes les parties prenantes informées reste une clé. La transparence avec les équipes techniques et la direction réduit la pression et favorise la recherche de solutions collectives. Chaque incident est une opportunité d'apprentissage. Savoir documenter les difficultés rencontrées et les solutions curatives permet d'améliorer la gestion des risques pour les futurs projets.

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    Edetanlen Paul

    Team Lead Transmission / BTS (Access, Optics/MW)) at EJALET (Nig), Ltd

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    Implement a Phased Rollout Strategy - Break down the upgrade into smaller, manageable phases. - Test and validate each phase before proceeding to the next. - Minimize disruptions to existing services and operations. In addition the upgrade should be implemented during least traffic period An active fallback system should be in place in case the upgrades fails

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    Edetanlen Paul

    Team Lead Transmission / BTS (Access, Optics/MW)) at EJALET (Nig), Ltd

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    Implement a Phased Rollout Strategy - Break down the upgrade into smaller, manageable phases. - Test and validate each phase before proceeding to the next. - Minimize disruptions to existing services and operations. In addition the upgrade should be implemented during least traffic period An active fallback system should be in place in case the upgrades fails

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    Marianna Primo

    Gerente de Projetos e Processos | PMO | Product Manager | Coordenadora de Tecnologia | Gestão de Tecnologia | Broadcast | Telecom | Gestão de Operações Complexas | Liderança e Inovação | Transformação Digital

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    Sempre encarei desafios inesperados com três pilares: análise rápida, comunicação transparente e flexibilidade. Quando surge um problema, avalio o impacto e ajusto o necessário para minimizar riscos. A comunicação clara com a equipe e os parceiros é essencial para manter a confiança e trabalhar juntos na solução. Além disso, busco alternativas para garantir entregas sem comprometer a qualidade, seja ajustando prazos, realocando recursos ou adotando novas tecnologias. Enxergar contratempos como oportunidades fortalece a equipe, otimiza processos e resulta em projetos mais eficientes e inovadores.

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    Leonel Rodrigues

    Connectivity Solutions Manager | Market Strategies and Digital Transformation | Consultative Sales and Product Development

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    Ao enfrentar contratempos inesperados em uma atualização de telecomunicações, avalie rapidamente a causa raiz e implemente soluções alternativas para minimizar impactos. Comunique-se com as partes interessadas de forma clara e transparente, estabelecendo expectativas realistas sobre prazos e soluções. Utilize redundância e testes em fases para evitar falhas críticas. Mantenha a equipe alinhada e adapte o plano conforme necessário, priorizando a continuidade do serviço. Registre os desafios enfrentados e suas resoluções para otimizar futuras atualizações. A resiliência e a flexibilidade são essenciais para garantir uma transição bem-sucedida.

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    Morgan Hudson

    Boosting signals from portables to mountain tops.

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    This can be 1,000 different things happening, it would all depend on what we were upgrading and what the setback was. In most cases however I would step back or go from working "in" the project to working "on" the project for a bit. It's a bit like going from seeing a city from the street view to seeing it from a low flying plane. You can quickly follow the project path you have set out like a map and hopefully see your break or wrong turn.

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    Niaz Malik

    Former CEO of a leading Telecom turned Inspirational Speaker | Paralyzed in life-altering accident at 40 | CEO Coach | Leadership Mentor | Mental Health Advocate | Disruptive Leadership | Resilience & Resolve

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    One often overlooked yet powerful tactic is to revisit lessons learned from past projects. Having a structured repository of prior challenges, resolutions, and decision logs can provide valuable insights when the unexpected strikes. Instead of starting from scratch, teams can lean on proven responses that worked under pressure. This historical perspective also helps avoid reactive decisions and fosters a culture of resilience. Encouraging post-mortem reviews not only improves future planning but creates a mindset where setbacks are expected, prepared for, and transformed into growth opportunities.

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    Alexandre Koplowitz

    Técnico em Eletrônica | Manutenção de Equipamentos Eletrônicos| Técnico de Telecomunicações | Gerênciamento de Rede de Dados | Comunicação de Dados

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    É normal acontecer falhas na atualização por diversos fatores. É importante fazer um resumo da rede atual com o tipo de equipamentos e a qual se pretende atualizar para avaliar possíveis impactos negativos. É importante, comunicar com todos os envolvidos e informar das possíveis falhas que possam ocorrer. Recomenda-se a possibilidade de operar com redundância, ou seja, deixar a rede atual e a futura. Assim, garante o funcionamento. Acontece de equipamentos novos, em muitas vezes, não comunicar com a rede atual por incompatibilidade. Solução verificar equipamentos novos que comunique com a rede atual.

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