I’ve been implementing development programs for a long-time. And everywhere I’ve gone, I’ve run into the same problems.

Conversations about progress that relied almost entirely on opinion.
Reporting that felt rushed, stressful, and last minute.

Over time, I realized these were symptoms of an underlying issue – what I’ve come to call the “stuff scattered everywhere” approach to MEL. Spreadsheets everywhere. Files, tabs, versions and formats multiplying. Everyone at least a bit confused.

I looked for a tool that could help. What I found were systems that didn’t match how teams actually work, or overly complex enterprise systems.

So I teamed up with a long-time friend who’s exceptionally good at turning messy, real-world workflows into clean software. Together, with input from our early users, we built the tool we needed.

Today, Paths is used by hundreds of people to bring their plans, data, and evidence into one easy-to-use platform. Not because software is the point, but because when MEL works, teams make better decisions – and better results follow.

— Mark
mark@hellopaths.com