What to do if the project is obviously heading towards failure?

If a project is clearly heading towards failure, it is important to act quickly and systematically:

• Assess the situation: identify the causes of problems — technical, organizational, resource-related.
• Communication: honestly and openly discuss current risks and issues with the team and stakeholders.
• Review the plan: determine if it is possible to adjust goals, deadlines, or resources to save the project.
• Prioritization: focus on key functions and the minimally viable product (MVP).
• Risks and alternatives: prepare an action plan in case of further failures, including the possible closure of the project.

The main thing is not to ignore the problem and to make decisions based on objective analysis.