About my Magma consulting activities

As we approach an imminent go-live, a familiar tension sets in. This final phase concentrates weeks and months of work into a single moment, where every detail suddenly feels critical. In Belgian public sector projects, this pressure is not only technical. It is deeply human. A production release means introducing a new tool or process into the daily reality of public servants, with real impact on service continuity and user confidence. The stress of the final stretch is not a weakness; it is a sign of commitment. Re-running business scenarios, addressing edge cases, and questioning assumptions are all part of delivering something reliable and sustainable. One lesson consistently stands out: successful go-lives are not done for users, but with them . Involving users until the very end, with transparency and a high level of detail, transforms uncertainty into shared ownership. Explaining choices, constraints, and known limitations builds trust and avoids the “black box” effect. Transp...