How do I ensure our projects are set up right?

With 25 years of assurance experience, we know that inadequate project setup is the main cause of project failure. For portfolio and PMO leads responsible for project delivery, ensuring the right setup is critical to mitigate risks and achieve successful outcomes. PM-Partners offers expert guidance, assurance services, and a comprehensive project setup checklist to set your projects on the path to success.

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How do I ensure our projects are set up right?

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The importance of setting up projects right

Ensuring your projects are set up correctly from the start is crucial for successful delivery. Inadequate planning and initiation are the leading causes of project failure, leaving leaders exposed to risks and under pressure to deliver results.

Unclear project objectives

Without clear, well-defined objectives, projects are at risk of veering off course, leading to confusion, misaligned efforts, and missed targets.

Inadequate resource allocation

Failing to allocate the right resources at the start can cause bottlenecks, delays, and ultimately, project failure. Ensuring that resources are appropriately assigned is crucial for smooth execution.

Poor stakeholder engagement

Engaging key stakeholders early and often is essential. Poor communication can lead to misaligned expectations, scope creep, and lack of support when challenges arise.

Insufficient risk management

Ignoring potential risks during the setup phase can lead to unforeseen challenges that derail the project. Proactive risk identification and management are essential to safeguard against project disruptions.

Ways we help you achieve a successful project setup 

PM-Partners provides the expertise and tools to ensure your projects are set up for success. Our accelerated delivery model, assurance services, and critical project setup guidance help mitigate risks and set the foundation for effective project execution. Here’s how we can help:

Accelerated delivery model

Fast-track your projects with a structured approach that ensures all critical success factors are addressed.

Assurance services

Our ‘Setup for Success’ reviews identify and address potential issues before they become problems.

Critical project setup elements

We provide detailed guidance on planning and initiation, ensuring all key aspects are covered.

Project setup checklist

A comprehensive checklist to guide your team through the essential steps of project setup.

Ensure your projects are set up for success with PM-Partners. Here’s how we can help:

Tailored integration: Customise your framework to incorporate Agile, balancing flexibility and control.

Comprehensive assessment: We’ll review your project setup and identify any gaps in planning and initiation.

Tailored project setup plans: Our experts will create a customised plan to ensure all critical success factors are addressed.

Ongoing support: We provide continuous guidance to ensure your projects stay on track and achieve their intended outcomes.

Client success stories

Discover how PM-Partners helped organisations set up their projects for success, avoiding common pitfalls and achieving their goals.

APA

We helped APA establish a new project framework and PMO (and then EPMO) in readiness for changes to the energy industry.

Industry: Energy and utilities

Queensland Country Bank

PM-Partners completed a programme readiness assessment to ensure QCB were set up for success.

Industry: Financial services

Queensland Children's Hospital

PM-Partners helped Queensland Children’s Hospital mature their delivery governance capabilities with the establishment of portfolio management processes and an EPMO.

Industry: Healthcare and Pharma

How we work

For 25 years, PM-Partners has helped organisations ensure their projects are set up for success, saving time and money while minimising risk.

We work alongside your team, providing expert guidance and assurance to ensure your projects start on the right foot.

Why choose PM-Partners?

Proven success: Decades of experience in ensuring projects are set up right across various industries.

Expert team: Work with seasoned professionals who bring extensive knowledge and experience to every project.

Tailored solutions: Customised strategies to address your specific project setup challenges.