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This paper describes a new project management model, the location-work breakdown matrix. It represents a fundamental shift in the way location is handled in project breakdown structures. This can improve efficiency in establishing projects, in scheduling and managing projects and can provide better control and earlier warning of problems in
Increasing the Probability of Program Success
This presentation provides a rare opportunity to learn from the latest United States research on the primary causes and contributors to project stress and failure and the latest strategies and tools and techniques which can be implemented to prevent and correct these issues, significantly improving the probability of successful project
Digital Twins offer a transformative approach to managing complex programs by creating a virtual replica of physical assets. This keynote explains how integrating Digital Twins with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and program performance management provides an "Authoritative Source of Truth," enabling better decision-making, improved design, and faster development.
The Australian Government's $100 billion investment program is primarily delivered in partnership with the states and territories. This arrangement is governed through a package of legislation and individual agreements that address how and when projects may be approved, how the scope and costs of projects are developed, and they key
Through her experience, and her time as Director, Industry Liaison and Member Services at the International Centre for Complex Project Management, Naomi understands the importance of experienced project leaders skilled in responding to complexity in a way that ensures project success. Naomi will use the announcement that Australia is to
Integrated Project Controls – Climbing the Maturity Curve.
Many industries and government organisations face significant challenges in both recruitment and internal processes for integrating capability development. The benefits of aligning staff development and organisational goals require the ongoing application of assessment criteria that span both internal and external training, workshops and educational contexts. ReViewTM software used at several
Many industries and government organisations face significant challenges in both recruitment and internal processes for integrating capability development. The benefits of aligning staff development and organisational goals require the ongoing application of assessment criteria that span both internal and external training, workshops and educational contexts. ReViewTM software used at several
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
The pace of technology deployment is offering new opportunities and challenges for both commercial and government organizations. Commercial companies are trying to stay ahead of the competition, and government organizations adapting to the changing global economy and threats. Agile development methods are providing mechanisms to address these emergent and everchanging
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This presentation examines the Systems Engineering (SE) management processes and Program Performance Management (PPM) processes both of which are required for project/program success. The intersections between the two process groups are reviewed highlighting the SE contributions to PPM and the benefits to both SE management and PPM of the SE
A schedule is fundamentally the decomposition of a project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). The most widely used scheduling technique is the critical path method (CPM). CPM is mathematical analysis, which can be used on all types of projects that can be represented as a list of activities, each with an
The concept of using performance data to empirically predict project completion seems to be a remarkably recent innovation. This presentation traces the development of EVM from its foundations, through to ISO 21508.
As the convenor and Project Leader for the current ISO TC258 WG12, EVM Implementation Guide project, Core writing team member for ISO TC 258 WG7 which developed the published global ISO EVM Standard (21508:2018) and Chair PGCS Ltd, Kym Henderson will provide an overview of the ISO EVM Standard, Australia's
As the convenor and Project Leader for the current ISO TC258 WG12, EVM Implementation Guidance project and previously Core writing team member for ISO TC 258 WG7 which developed the global ISO EVM Standard (21508:2018) and Chair PGCS Ltd, Kym Henderson is uniquely positioned to provide a global perspective on
Recommendations from the Defence First Principles Review are wide-ranging but will in most instances be judged by the success of reform of capability development. This paper proposes two key measures on which to judge the early success of Defence’s capability development reforms. First, the author proposes the formation of an
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Keynote: Best Practice Policies & Re-education for Agile Acquisition & Assurance of Autonomous Systems
Over the last two decades software functionality has become dominant, systems are more interconnected, globally sourced, intelligent and autonomous, and cyber-threats have become advanced, persistent and military. Yet, our Australian military acquisition models' policy descriptions and standard contract suites remain rooted in a waterfall model of overly evolved requirements and
Keynote: Challenges in Improving Agility within Defence’s Systems Engineering Practices
Defence is responding to the security conditions facing Australia and its region, specifically in relation to a reduced response time and/or the need to pivot responses to ever-changing threat environments as outlined in the Defence Strategic Review of 2023 and the National Defence Strategy of 2024. There are several initiatives
Keynote: Estimating the Unknown: Challenges in Predicting Costs for Next-Generation Technologies
"Estimating the Unknown" explores the challenges of predicting costs for next-generation technologies in large development/production programs, where imperfect historical analogies and limited data often hinder accurate estimation. As the industry continues to grapple with cost overruns, improving estimation techniques is crucial for success. This keynote address delves into the complexities
Cost and schedule growth and technical shortfalls for Defence and Government programs are created when there are unrealistic: technical performance expectations, cost and schedule estimates, risk assessments, and/or unanticipated technical issues. All rooted in poorly performed and ineffective risk assessment, or management. This presentation shows how to correct or prevent
Keynote: Systems Engineering Focused Agile Development
To address the challenges of adopting more Agile approaches a new methodology, Systems Engineering Focused Agile Development (SEFAD) has been developed which takes a rigor-flexibility-rigor approach to development making use of the strengths of the Agile Scrum framework and the best practices of systems engineering methodologies. SEFAD results is a
Keynote: Will We Make It? – Answering the Big Question in Complex & Dynamic Agile/Hybrid Project Delivery Environments
In today’s fast-paced, mission-driven project and program delivery environments, the ability to answer the question, “Will we make it?” is critical to success. The most innovative solutions and capabilities become irrelevant if they aren’t delivered on time and within the allocated budget. As the demand for rapid delivery and flexible
Keynote: Will We Make It? – Answering the Big Question in Complex & Dynamic Agile/Hybrid Project Delivery Environments
In today’s fast-paced, mission-driven project and program delivery environments, the ability to answer the question, “Will we make it?” is critical to success. The most innovative solutions and capabilities become irrelevant if they aren’t delivered on time and within the allocated budget. As the demand for rapid delivery and flexible
This presentation outlines a road map for navigating the complex decisions needed to balance a fully agile approach with the need to work within prescribed budgets. These insights are based on successfully delivering many projects across government navigating between a prescribed agile approach to project delivery, and the Government's push
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