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Enhancing Infrastructure Project Governance Practices and Strategies to Engage Stakeholders in Creating and Distributing Social Value

Infrastructure delivery is increasingly judged not only by what gets built, but by the societal value it generates along the way — yet how that value is actually governed, rather than simply promised, remains poorly understood. This study examines the governance practices that enable infrastructure projects to create and sustain

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The art of swift decision-making in successful Capability Acquisition

To navigate today's volatile environment, capability acquisition must shift left, focusing on early, proactive decision-making. This presentation champions a holistic strategy, emphasizing outcomes, Minimum Viable Product, and robust governance. By embracing innovation and a 'fail fast' approach, we can tip the scales in favour of project success.

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Developing a Net-zero Carbon Project Management Competency Maturity Model for Infrastructure Projects

Achieving net-zero on infrastructure projects requires new capabilities. This research addresses the competency gap among project managers by developing and validating a Net-Zero Carbon Project Management Competency Maturity Model. It identifies the critical roles and competencies, from risk management to governance, needed to successfully deliver sustainable projects.

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Project Controls and Governance, by way of Thucydides, plague, and Really Bad Choices

Drawing lessons from the Peloponnesian War, this presentation argues that abandoning a successful strategy for risky, ambitious ventures leads to failure. It uses historical analogy to critique project governance that deviates from sound plans, emphasizing that when cost and time are fixed, only capability is variable.

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When Schedule is Sovereign: Lessons and Reflections From a Portfolio View

With strategic warning times gone, schedule is now sovereign for Defence capability delivery. This presentation moves beyond past failures, outlining five key principles from a portfolio perspective. Learn why data-driven decisions, transparent control of variation, accountable action on risks, rigorous planning, and a culture of transparency are essential.

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A Workshop on the Challenges and Benefits to Increasing the Probability of Program Success in the Presence of Uncertainty

Stop managing complex programs as if they are merely complicated. This masterclass on Capabilities-Based Planning (CBP) demonstrates how to increase success in uncertain environments. Learn to define required operational capabilities before requirements, ensuring project outcomes are directly aligned with strategic objectives and that risk is managed effectively.

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Capability matters! Accelerate your capability to deliver viable project outcomes

Closing the 2024 symposium, this presentation celebrates a record attendance of over 465 participants and highlights the outstanding quality of the sessions. It also announces the theme for PGCS 2025: "More speed, less haste: returning to fundamentals," and calls for research proposals addressing contemporary project delivery challenges.

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Project Controls 3.0

Project Controls 2.0 is failing. This presentation introduces PC-3.0, a paradigm shift focused on proactively driving future success rather than reporting on past failures. Learn about Work Performance Management (WPM), a simple, adaptive control method that enables rapid corrective action to keep projects on track for success.

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C2 Robotics The SME Perspective

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

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Integrating ESG Principles for Sustainable Delivery of Megaprojects in Australia

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