PMO is managing the plan, but is anyone managing change?
You can run a project exactly as designed and still miss the outcome that mattered most. I’ve seen it happen. The milestones are met. The steering committee gets regular updates. The RAID log is current, the budget is under control, and the rollout goes live right on schedule. On paper, everything looks right. And yet […]
Why going analog still matters in project and program management
As workers in a modern society embracing technology, we are surrounded by dashboards, collaboration tools, AI copilots, and beautifully polished slide decks. So it might seem a little surprising to make a case for something as simple as a whiteboard. But some of the most effective project and program sessions I’ve led recently didn’t revolve […]
Reflection with Purpose: The Year-End Retrospective
Ah, here we are. That beautifully awkward time of year when we’re straddling the mad dash to wrap up projects and the slow drift into the holiday weeks. As we enter the final stretch, many of us face the same recurring question: How should I use this time? Will you take advantage of the quiet […]
The Human Side of Project Success
Governance frameworks, project plans, and status dashboards often take center stage in conversations about program and project management. They create structure, enable visibility, and provide leaders with a sense of control. But anyone who has ever shepherded a complex initiative from inception through delivery knows the deeper truth: no process can compensate for unresolved human […]
From silos to synergy – How integration drives results
One of the hardest parts about organizational transformation isn’t the strategy, the budget, or even the technology. It’s getting people who live in different worlds, with different priorities, different languages, and different scorecards, to work as one. We’ve seen brilliant initiatives stall not because the idea was wrong, but because no one connected the dots. […]
Governance as growth enabler
One of the biggest misconceptions we hear from clients is that governance equals bureaucracy. The word alone conjures images of slow committees, endless meetings, and red tape that stifles innovation. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. At IA, we believe governance is one of the most underrated drivers of organizational performance. Done right, […]
The Biggest Project Risk You’re Ignoring
When companies bring us in to lead a project or program, it’s often because something is stuck. The strategy is sound, resources are in place, and people are working hard, but progress is slow, inconsistent, or stalling altogether. Nine times out of ten, the issue isn’t commitment or capability. It’s clarity. Clarity of scope and […]
Making it work – why great ideas need great execution
When navigating digital disruption, shifting customer expectations, and complex operations, I’ve come to one conclusion – great execution is just as important as great strategy. And yet, this crucial component is often overlooked. I’ve seen strategic initiatives stall, change efforts drag on, budgets balloon, and timelines stretch; not because the ideas or the people weren’t […]
Coming Home: From IA Client to IA Team Member
It feels like both a homecoming and a new adventure to introduce myself as the newest member of IA, where I will be leading Project and Program Management both internally and in support of our clients. My career has taken me through industries, disciplines, and geographies, all of which have shaped my approach to program […]