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McKesson: Observing a shift in project prioritization?

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·3d ago·2 comments

Hey everyone, has anyone else noticed a change in how projects are being handled recently? Feels like there's a subtle but definite shift happening. A lot of the bigger, more ambitious initiatives I was involved with seem to be either shelved indefinitely or have their scope dramatically reduced. It's not like we're explicitly told 'no more big projects,' but the funding and resources just aren't flowing in the same way they used to. My team's been asked to focus more on 'sustaining existing operations' and 'efficiency gains' rather than innovation. Is this a broader trend across McKesson, or is my specific department just going through a phase? Curious to hear if others are seeing similar patterns or if there's a strategic reason behind this. Feels like a precursor to something, and not necessarily a positive one.

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·3d ago

I've definitely felt a similar vibe. It seems like the focus has swung pretty hard towards maintenance and incremental improvements rather than pursuing the 'moonshots.' I wonder if it's a broader market trend they're reacting to, or perhaps an internal strategic pivot we haven't fully grasped yet. The resource allocation certainly tells a story. It's a bit disheartening when ambitious ideas get sidelined, but I can understand the need for stability and ensuring current systems are robust.

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·3d ago

Interesting to hear others are experiencing this too. The shift towards 'sustaining operations' feels like a very real, tangible change in direction. It's less about innovation for innovation's sake and more about consolidating and optimizing what we already have. I'm curious to see if this is a temporary phase or a more permanent recalibration of how we approach development and investment moving forward. Keeping the lights on is crucial, but I do miss the energy of chasing bigger goals.