De-risk and reduce project costs

Large projects, especially IT systems delivery projects have challenges that are common and identifiable. Through careful study of real projects and management approaches in different industries, I have identified a broard set of considerations essential to project success yet which are frequently missed.

Measurement and metrics methods - for example earned value
Organization alignment with project objectives and technology architecture
Culture and team motivation
Suitability of commercial structures
Procurement approach, Request for proposals (RFPs) and Proposal evaluation
Contract types - what can and can't be fixed for example

Business transformation projects frequently go wrong

Business transformation projects are not simple, unlike other types of large project, for example in construction, much of the work is dematerialized and conceptually ill defined. Tight definition has to be artificially introduced.

Core themes

Shape to define the types of things to be delivered
Share the definitions so everyone involved is aligned
Clearly identify the business goals
Invite participation and encourage common ownership