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The Australian Defence Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) Schedule Compliance Risk Assessment Methodology (SCRAM) provides a minimally disruptive, independent, non-attributional and non-advocate review process and framework for identifying root causes of schedule slippage and recommendations for going forward to senior and Executive-level management. SCRAM can be used at the
An Update & Lookahead on ISO P3M Related Standards Under Development by ISO Technical Committee 258
This presentation will provide an update and lookahead on the ISO P3M standards under development by ISO TC258 and discuss their potential relevance to Australia.
The First Principles of Defence Review Implementation project is approaching its first year anniversary. This presentation focuses on the achievements to date, lessons learned and the challenges which need to be overcome to achieve success on this very large and significant organisational change project.
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Significant developments in integrated project controls and EVM have occurred both within CASG and externally following the 2015 First Principles Review of Defence. This presentation provides an overview of the various updates and changes. The focus is on both the opportunities offered for improvements to practice and project delivery outcomes
Project controls are crucial in construction management, particularly for large-scale projects, where numerous intricate tasks require precise coordination and monitoring. With the advent of Building Information Modelling (BIM), the construction industry has witnessed a significant shift in how projects are planned, executed, and controlled. Integrating time (the fourth dimension) into
An overview of the application of project governance and controls using EVM and Earned Schedule in a manufacturing environment.
Ask the Experts Panel – In Person Only: Maintaining the Pillars of Project Governance & Control in the Era of Business Intelligence, AI, & Real-Time Analytics
Maintaining the Pillars of Project Governance & Control in the Era of Business Intelligence, AI, & Real-Time Analytics Are our established project governance frameworks built for yesterday's challenges? As AI, real-time analytics, and BI tools become more and more intrinsic to project delivery, the concept of 'single source of truth'
ATT&CK & D3FEND Frameworks in 2025. A Common Language to Understand Threat Actors & Drive Action to Disrupt the Kill-Chain
This session is designed for everyone. Whether you are a complete beginner struggling with technology, a seasoned information/cyber security professional, an ICT Project/Program Manager, or a decision maker, this presentation has practical tools for everyone. In the ever-evolving realm of Information-Technology (IT) and Operational-Technology (OT) cybersecurity, understanding and mitigating threats
BAE’s Journey with professionalising the Estimating & Pricing function/capability
Presentation outline: - Journey to date including how this interfaces with the holistic approach to People, tools, strategy and process - Lessons learnt - Reach Back into Academia, Professional organisations & the global company networks - Linkages to ASC Shipbuilding mobilisation & Long Term plan for Suitably Qualified and Experience
Baked In Optimism – Why so many projects fail
This webinar looks at two processes that are ‘baked into’ standard project management estimating and control to show how recommended good practices are still optimistically biased. - When preparing an estimate good practice recommends using Monte Carlo to determine an appropriate contingency and the level of risk to accept. However,
Balancing Traditional Systems Engineering with some Focused Agile Development
Masterclass Overview: The purpose of this masterclass is to: Examine the complexities and challenges involved in projects and programs implementing the more “Agile” approaches being called for, particularly for systems and software-intensive development projects. Learn how to apply a new approach, Systems Engineering Focused Agile Development (SEFAD), that practically offers
Project Controls is an integral component of any project team. From the initial concepts development to the options analysis, right through implementation to handover to the operators. It provides the framework for project documentation linked by a comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure to enable the development of the project baseline documents.
Insights as to why benefits realisation should become a cultural movement within organisations and why linkages to Governance and Controls may hold the key to increasing successful project, program and strategic outcomes based on PMI’s 2016 Global Project Management Survey, the Pulse of the Profession®.
Benefits Realisation and Change: Realise your benefit potential by using a structured approach to change.
Rasmus is an author, speaker and renowned expert within benefits realisation and organisational change. His expertise and three books on the subject have helped a wide variety of companies and public organisations realise their benefit potential. Since 2013, he has been part of Implement Consulting Group as a partner, consultant
The Australian Senate Inquiry into Defence Procurement found that over the decade from 2000 to 2010 that some ten percent of projects by value ($7.6 billion) had failed to deliver the capability sought and that inadequate test and evaluation was a significant factor in the risks not being determined early
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Beyond Management: Defining the Future of Complex Project Leadership
As projects grow in complexity, scale, and strategic importance, the limitations of traditional project management become increasingly evident. Today’s delivery environments demand more than technical expertise—they require leaders who can think systemically, act strategically, and adapt dynamically. This presentation explores the emergence of Complex Project Leadership (CPL) as a distinct
An overview of the CASG project portfolio and management approaches.
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During the Capability Life Cycle (CLC) we estimate using a mix of black-box and white-box techniques. The mix and balance of white-box/black-box technique is dependent on the knowns, unknowns, CLC phase and purpose of the estimate. On one side of the spectrum, the ultimate estimate utilises a complete white-box technique
Using the painting as an analogy, this presentation explores the science behind project governance that turns chaos theory into control theory.
Steve Wake offers his personal insights on the new United Kingdom (UK) standard BS202001 National Specification Standard for Project Controls. BS202001 the first standard covering Project, Program and Portfolio Management controls, and is in its final stage of development. The standard is a specification, that outlines practices that should be
Organisations and ways of working are changing and adapting faster than ever before. The way we provide oversight and governance to projects is also being forced to change. How do make sure our program and project governance is fit for purpose in this new world? Robust, yet agile enough to
Integrating ESG principles into megaprojects is crucial for long-term value beyond traditional cost and schedule metrics. This presentation examines the drivers for ESG adoption in Australian infrastructure, such as regulatory requirements and financial incentives, while also highlighting key barriers like cost implications and the challenge of balancing short-term costs with
Risk management of a Defence acquisition project requires the identification and mitigation of risks from initial project planning to the end of service life. When dealing with long-term system or capability development, project risk management is a dynamic process. This leads to a need for the effective management approaches outlined
Capabilities-Based Planning and Defining and Delivering the Minimum Viable Capability in the Shortest Possible Time
A Capabilities-Based Plan defines the Measures of Effectiveness and Measures of Performance needed to accomplish a Mission or fulfil a strategy.
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To succeed in a rapidly changing strategic environment, Defence acquisition must evolve. This presentation introduces CASG 2.0, a transformation built on five pillars: being set up for success, organized for success, partnering, empowering people, and accelerating delivery. These pillars are founded on executable business cases and holistic strategies.