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Is your project a watermelon? Let’s turn it green inside and out


Projects can look fine on the surface but be in serious trouble underneath. PM-Partners' experts will help you spot the warning signs and take the essential steps to turn your project from red to green.

Is your project a watermelon?
Let’s turn it green inside and out


Projects can look fine on the surface but be in serious trouble underneath. PM-Partners' experts will help you spot the warning signs and take the essential steps to turn your project from red to green.

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Is your project a watermelon? Here's how to find out and fix it

Some projects may seem on track from the outside but are struggling internally—just like a watermelon that's green on the outside and red on the inside. If your project is over budget, behind schedule, or not delivering what it should, it’s time to cut it open and address the issues. With over 25 years of experience, PM-Partners can help you identify the warning signs and take the right steps to ensure your project delivers value.

Vague goals and poor planning

Struggles to define clear objectives, with unallocated key resources.

Constant firefighting

Frequent requests for more time or budget show ineffective risk management. 

Stakeholder confusion

Conflicting responsibilities and neglected areas signal weak ownership.

Misleading updates

Everything looks fine on the surface, but issues are hidden beneath—beware of "watermelon projects."

Ways we help you achieve project success

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Slice through the surface

 We help you uncover the hidden issues and offer actionable solutions to get your project back on track.

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Minimise disruption and stress

Our specialists work alongside your team, reducing the strain of a project reset. 

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Recover investment

We help you recover your investment by ensuring projects deliver their intended benefits. 

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Expert guidance

Benefit from our extensive experience in project management, agile delivery, and risk management. 

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Customised recovery plans

Tailored solutions to reset your project timeline, budget, and objectives for success. 

Get in touch with us today to turn your project green inside and out


  • Comprehensive assessment: We’ll conduct a thorough review to identify issues and recommend corrective actions.

  • Tailored recovery plans: Our experts will develop a customised plan to reset your project’s timeline, scope, and budget. 


  • Ongoing support: We’ll work with you throughout the process, ensuring your project returns to green and delivers its intended benefits. 

Client success stories: bringing projects back on track

See how we’ve helped organisations reset and recover their critical initiatives.

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Sydney Trains—Major Programme Reset


Our team restructured the entire $276 million programme for Sydney Trains, delivering a
 state-of-the-art operations centre on time, under budget, and with full stakeholder satisfaction. 

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City of Parramatta—
Project Remediation

After a high-profile HR & payroll project for the City of Parramatta was deemed at high risk of failure, PM-Partners performed a rapid assessment and guided the project back to success, delivering the core outcomes within a tight timeframe. 

TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW—
Project Recovery

When a public-facing technology initiative for TAFE NSW was in trouble, we stepped in, reassessed, 
re-baselined, and delivered the project on schedule, preserving TAFE NSW’s brand and objectives. 

How we work

For 25 years, PM-Partners has helped organisations recover stalled projects, saving them time and money.

We bring a small, specialist team to work in parallel with your existing team, ensuring minimal disruption while getting your project back on track. 

 

Why choose PM-Partners?

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Proven success: Over two decades of experience in resetting and recovering projects across various industries.

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

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