Cost Optimisation: The Hidden Drivers of Project Delivery Blowouts
Few projects blow past their budgets simply because of overspend. More often it’s a symptom of misalignment, murky scope and churn.
Few projects blow past their budgets simply because of overspend. More often it’s a symptom of misalignment, murky scope and churn.
Trimming project spend often causes more harm than good. From misaligned resourcing to skipping change support, these “savings” can derail delivery. These five strategies help preserve value when cost pressure is high.
Every failed project has a backstory—and often, it starts with a business case built on shaky assumptions. Learn the five most common flaws that sabotage investment, derail execution and erode value.
Many projects lose alignment after kick-off. Scope shifts, benefit fade, and decision drift often stem from one overlooked cause: no one’s looking back at the business case.
For project leaders, it’s tempting to view some technology upgrades as a nice-to-have rather than a necessity. However, when resource contention, budget blowouts and change fatigue become recurring issues..
Many organisations struggle to ensure technology investments align with business strategy, leading to wasted resources and misaligned priorities.
Many organisations struggle to ensure technology investments align with business strategy, leading to wasted resources and misaligned priorities.
Leading teams through challenging economic conditions requires a high degree of resilience. Strategic prioritisation, addressing leadership burnout, and investing in developing leadership can enable organisations to deliver projects successfully.
Realigning priorities, making tough calls and empowering the EPMO to ensure each project contributes meaningfully to the organisation’s long-term goals.
After a project portfolio review, organisations often face tough decisions and the need for decisive action. With the right resources, you may find new ways to unlock the potential of your portfolio to deliver lasting impact.