The Cost of Legacy Systems Is Measured in Decisions, Not Dollars

There is a familiar logic behind the decision to keep a legacy system in place. It works. The team knows it. Replacing it introduces cost, disruption, and risk – none of which feels particularly urgent. In many executive suites, the “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” mentality prevails, even as the internal gears of the organization begin to grind and seize.