Strategic Project Advisory Services
Transforming the ordinary
“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify, or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things.”
As a like-minded rebel, I contend that businesses are progressively embracing a strategic project-based approach, exploring and implementing diverse business models, agile processes, and emerging digital/AI technologies. While some research suggests that strategic project execution is more successful, there is a growing body of consistent evidence to the contrary!
On-Time, on-budget, within scope… it's clear
The Numbers Speak For Themselves
Research suggests strategic projects are not being executed successfully as it relates to capturing planned business value, especially when technology elements are included.
of projects met their intended goals of time, cost and scope
of projects run over budget, on average
of projects run over time on average
of projects deliver less value than expected
Association for Project Management (APM) 2021, McKinsey & Company, 2022
The Project Management Triangle Falls Short
With its time, cost and scope constraints the ground-breaking model is lauded for guiding successful project execution; however, it doesn’t consider planned business value.
What does this say about the current state of strategic project execution?
Strategic Advisory Project Services
Full stop!
“Success is accomplishing something that is of value to you and which you have set out to do.”
— Duncan Muguku, American Writer
“You need to spend all of your time and energy on creating something that actually brings value to the people you’re asking for money!”
Welcome to the team
Project Manager (PM)
…leads and manages the project team, with authority and responsibility to govern the project on a day-to-day basis.
- Time, budget, and scope oversight
- Resource management
- Risk identification
- Project communication
- Project/task quality
Results accountability
Your PM is Here to Stay
Project Management Office (PMO)
…establish and maintain PM standards, processes, and best practices, ensure that the project is executed efficiently and effectively.
- Strategic support
- Multi-project resource management
- Project support services
- Training and coaching
- Cross project measurement
- Process, method and tool guidance
Your PMO also Plays a Critical Role
Strategic Project Advisor (SPA)
…works with your PM and PMO to guide and challenge the project team, especially in areas where they may lack knowledge, authority or confidence.
- PM, PMO and project team advisor
- Storytelling facilitator
- Connector to the business
- Sounding board/”therapist”
- Quality enforcer
- Change expert
Our SPA Guides and Maximizes Success Potential
Strategic Advisory Project Services
Effectivly build, share and execute
Our objective…make any project situation an enlightened one and meet your expectations.
The Project Situation Spectrum
navigate the spectrum
Here’s to the rebels, the ones who
Our approach…is grounded in established disciplines and proven methods, encompassing innovation, unconventional thinking, and practicality.
Oneness
Oneness...
Rebellion
Rebellion...
Quality
Quality...
Action-Bias
We…are committed to act and offer recommendations even in the face of uncertainty.
Action-Bias...
Practicality
Practicality...
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Develop something that directly
Our value…is measured solely by your ability to realize the project’s planed business value.
Advisory Service
Counsel & Facilitation
We offer transformative planning guidance and motivation to assist you BUILD the intended blueprint for your projects.
Advisory Service
Story-Sharing
We assist you in crafting compelling narratives and curating content to effectively SHARE the stories for your projects.
Advisory Service
PM-Plus
We enhance your project management processes and team by providing proven and effective advice and insights to successfully OVERSEE your projects.
Advisory Service
Success Realization
We help you articulate your desired success and provide strategies to ensure you REALIZE it.