The Say-Do Gap: Why Execution Breaks Down—and How to Fix It

Join us for a candid and highly practical session with Dr. Dmitri Kossakovski, a distinguished engineering and business leader. With a wealth of experience from NASA/JPL, Fortune 500 companies, and venture-backed startups, he has witnessed firsthand how execution failures can derail products and cost companies their competitive edge.

Throughout his career, Dmitri has observed a recurring theme: teams that appear productive on paper often drift off course. Plans are made, status updates shared, and progress seems to happen—yet the gap between what's said and what's actually done keeps widening 🤔. To tackle this issue, Dmitri created the Say-Do Gap, a methodology that started as a simple weekly habit of tracking planned tasks against actual accomplishments. This evolved into a lightweight system he refers to as the “Project Reality Ledger.”

In this session, Dr. Kossakovski will:

• Break down the Say-Do methodology.
• Explain why simple tracking habits often outperform complex project management systems.
• Share insights from his journey of building products while leading high-stakes R&D organizations 🔍.

This isn't just theory—it's a practical framework for anyone eager to execute more effectively in the real world! Whether you're leading a team, building a company, or seeking to enhance your personal execution, you'll leave with actionable insights you can apply right away 🚀.

***##About the Speaker
Dr. Dmitri Kossakovskispecializes in bridging deep technology with strategic business development and boasts over 20 years of experience in R&D leadership, technology partnerships, licensing, and M&A.

📍Location:87 North Raymond Avenue, 91103, Pasadena
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