How to get the most from lessons learned
Learning as you go can often feel like changing the wheels on the race car without even making a pitstop. It’s all too…
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To manage risk on complex projects, it pays to seek points of leverage. The earlier, the better. Start by asking: When does the project begin?…
ViewWhisky Tango Foxtrot
After winning a tender for a complex project, how to manage the trade-off between time for planning and the need for fast action? Think ADR-SAR.
ViewEveryone loves a ‘rule of thumb’
Good heuristics lead to better cost estimates with your large, complex project. They can also help you uncover—and mitigate—the risks. By Mark Thompson While giving…
ViewDangerous tensions hide in plain sight
A tram derailment that killed seven and injured dozens makes a key point about risk tragically clear. ‘It was something no one ever expected…
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