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.”
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.
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.
Strong leadership doesn’t guarantee effective sponsorship. Without clarity, context and practice, even senior leaders can derail delivery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Projects don’t end at go-live. Long-term value depends on continuous improvement, benefit tracking and leadership accountability—ensuring your investment translates into strategic and sustainable results