Why do projects so often go wrong? There are many studies and opinions on this. Our own research shows a diverse range of root causes, all of which fall into two categories:
- The project started on an unrealistic basis – with optimistic or poor-quality estimates of execution cost and time, or of expected benefits.
- The project suffered a loss of control during delivery – where inefficiencies, errors or ill-informed decisions led to delays and cost overruns.
In this short video, our director Mathew Hazenberg shares hard-earned lessons from turning around troubled projects. From facing tough truths to making bold trade-offs, he breaks down what it takes to shift course and why the project team may not be enough to do it alone.
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