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Our perspective on the art of successful program delivery
Government projects are dynamic and challenging, so one size does not fit all. To improve your chances of project success, you need to build the capability to tailor your approach to unique circumstances.
Welcome to where we break free from the constraints of textbooks and rigid methodologies to explore the artform of successful program delivery.
A better way to manage project actions
In this article, we share a hack for action tracking that reduces the resource burden and increases the likelihood of project success through better action tracking. Actions come from all over the place and can easily become the cause for project failure, whether that be significant delays, quality issues, and/or budget overruns. There are only three (3) types of activities…
Monitor risk through residual risk and risk velocity
Projects are always fighting against the clock - it’s all about focussing on what matters most. As a Program or Project Manager we recommend keeping two key indicators on your radar - 'Residual Risk' and 'Risk Velocity'. Lets say you're in the middle of a software development project. Two potential risks loom - 'code defects' and 'technological obsolescence'. The first, code defects, is…
Make sense of complex risks using the Risk Bowtie
Identifying and understanding risk for major projects can be challenging. The complexity and scale of what is being delivered result in a complex and interrelated set of risks that need to be managed. Using the risk bowtie method, you can systematically approach and assess risks, their causes, and their potential consequences. Benefits of using the Risk Bowtie method Comprehensive Analysis: It…
Identify the root causes of complex risks
Risk root cause analysis (RCA) is the key to understanding your project risks on a fundamental level. Getting to the root cause means knowing what basic drivers may have an impact on your project and it's likelihood of success. The artform of RCA is then knowing how to identify the root cause and what to do about it. Defining Risk…
Communicate complex risks to senior executives
Navigating Complex Project Risks with Strategic Insights Complex projects come with a large number of complex risks. With limited timeframes, it's critical to present these risks to senior executives in a way that is both quick to understand and effective. Using our deep expertise, we've developed key strategies to streamline this process. Streamlining the Process: Three Key Strategies To make…
Identify risks using program logic
This article provides a starting point for identifying risk in Australian government programs. Programs are based on the following fundamental logic: We want to achieve ‘xyz’ Outcomes (positive impacts and benefits) To do that, we need to implement these Capabilities (operational end state – the future state has become the current state) Which are made up of these Outputs (the tangible products or things produced) That…