Well written, well said. We do however need to overcome a couple of challenges that recur. Succinctly stated, the UK Auditor general state the 95% of policy changes are implemented as major projects. Yet we tend to treat projects as consequences of decisions and not embedded into the process. My other comment is that we don't see projects as having a legitimate life-cycle. We dont report on whole life costs and I challenge folks to produce a full picture, against which decisions are made, of the forecast costs of these massive investments from conception to a business-as-usual final state. You cant manage what you cant measure
Thank you Gordon for your thoughtful comment. I completely agree with your points, and addressing these challenges is crucial. Thinking about this quickly, and riffing off your thoughts...
Firstly, by fully integrating projects into the decision-making process, we can capitalize on the potential for more strategic and well-informed decisions. This holistic approach can lead to optimal resource allocation and an increased likelihood of achieving the desired outcomes.
Secondly, embracing the life-cycle of projects offers a valuable chance to gain a deeper understanding of the investment required throughout all phases, from conception to the final business-as-usual state. This comprehensive perspective fosters better decision-making and helps cultivate transparency, stakeholder engagement, and accountability.
Well written, well said. We do however need to overcome a couple of challenges that recur. Succinctly stated, the UK Auditor general state the 95% of policy changes are implemented as major projects. Yet we tend to treat projects as consequences of decisions and not embedded into the process. My other comment is that we don't see projects as having a legitimate life-cycle. We dont report on whole life costs and I challenge folks to produce a full picture, against which decisions are made, of the forecast costs of these massive investments from conception to a business-as-usual final state. You cant manage what you cant measure
Thank you Gordon for your thoughtful comment. I completely agree with your points, and addressing these challenges is crucial. Thinking about this quickly, and riffing off your thoughts...
Firstly, by fully integrating projects into the decision-making process, we can capitalize on the potential for more strategic and well-informed decisions. This holistic approach can lead to optimal resource allocation and an increased likelihood of achieving the desired outcomes.
Secondly, embracing the life-cycle of projects offers a valuable chance to gain a deeper understanding of the investment required throughout all phases, from conception to the final business-as-usual state. This comprehensive perspective fosters better decision-making and helps cultivate transparency, stakeholder engagement, and accountability.