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.
Getting to Yes: Six Smart Ways to Win Over the Board
Despite tightening budgets, boards aren’t saying no to every project - they’re just harder to convince. In a risk-averse market, sponsors need to frame the value clearly, show control and pick their moment to get a “yes.”
False Economies: Don’t Cut What Protects Project Outcomes
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.
Reframing Delivery: From Iron Triangle to Value Diamond
Scope, time and cost remain essential, but they don’t explain why a project matters. When context shifts, it’s value that reveals whether the project is still worth the effort.
Trusted Leader, Troubled Project: Why Sponsorship Needs Governance Discipline
Strong leadership doesn’t guarantee effective sponsorship. Without clarity, context and practice, even senior leaders can derail delivery.
The Four Project Archetypes: Fit the Work, then the Framework
Even with frameworks in place, projects fail when governance assumes sameness. The real differentiator? Knowing how to lead the right way for the work at hand.
The Bad Project Business Case: 5 Flaws to Avoid
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.
The Missing Business Case: How Projects Lose Their Way
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.
Strengthen the Business Case: The Value of a Market Scan
Market scans don’t slow down delivery—they sharpen it. By challenging assumptions and surfacing alternatives, they reduce risk, expose trade-offs and turn instinctive decisions into informed, strategic ones.
Collaborative Work Management: Reshaping Project Delivery
As the pace and complexity of work accelerates, collaborative work management tools are stepping in to close the gap—streamlining delivery, improving visibility and aligning project execution with strategic priorities.