The document recounts the mismanagement of a project consortium involving librarians and astronomy, highlighting various public relations disasters and internal conflicts that arose during its 30-month timeline. Key issues included ineffective hiring practices, lack of communication between technical and managerial staff, and the launch of a flawed pilot system that received minimal user engagement. Ultimately, the consortium struggled with legal issues and the inability to collaborate on future developments, underscoring the critical importance of communication in project management.