When a lawnmower or outboard engine fails to start, our first instinct is to pull harder on the starter cord. Similarly, when the project doesn't go as planned, working harder becomes the natural response.

In the engine world, mechanics follow a structured approach to troubleshooting engines by systematically ruling out causes of failure.

Accordingly, when project results are poor and time and cost estimates indicate a potential overrun, structured project troubleshooting serves as an alternative to requesting overtime.

Fixing problem projects begins with defining success. Based on that definition, we can identify common failure modes and assign remedies.

There is no need to wait; conducting introspective with the core team on a regular basis has a preventive effect.

In this session, we will look at:

• The project elevator pitch technique is used to capture the essence of a project and create a project directive: a picture of what success looks like.
• The project success paradigm, an operational model for evaluating performance
• Common failure modes, causes, and solutions.

Speaker Bio

Paul W.M. Cuypers is an experienced, certified manager with expertise in program, project, and test management, organizational change, and agile coaching. Additionally, he is an international presenter, author, course instructor, and independent researcher based in Norway. Over the years, Paul has worked on various projects in naval defense, shipbuilding, banking, offshore, and IT. He enjoys developing new project management techniques and models that balance practical results with academic insights, such as next-generation agile, capability thinking, and project uncertainty.

Meeting Logistics

• Location: Holte Academy, Skøyen Atrium, Drammensveien 145B, 0277 Oslo
• Date and time: Tuesday 24 March, 16:30-18:30
• Duration: 2 hours
• Catering: Light food and drink
• PDUs: 2 (Ways of Working)
• Language: English
• Format: In-person (Oslo)

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