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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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Unlocking the Potential of MBSE: From Requirements to Mission Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Supply Chain Management

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is crucial for managing complexity and improving project outcomes. This presentation showcases MBSE's application in mission engineering, cybersecurity, and supply chain management. Discover how MBSE enhances requirements traceability, enables early defect detection, and provides a foundation for the broader digital engineering ecosystem.

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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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Increasing the Probability of Program Success by Integrating Design, Data, and Program Management Processes Through Digital Twins

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.

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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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Cost Assurance Masterclass Part 2

This masterclass provides a comprehensive guide to cost assurance, moving beyond simple point estimates. It details a robust process for developing and evaluating probabilistic cost estimates, emphasizing the critical link between technical baselines, schedule, risk, and uncertainty. Learn best practices for data validation and creating credible, defensible estimates.

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Integrating ESG Principles for Sustainable Delivery of Megaprojects in Australia

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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Cost Assurance Masterclass

This presentation offers a comprehensive guide to cost assurance, highlighting the necessity of accurate cost and schedule estimates for successful project outcomes. It explores various estimating methods, the end-to-end cost estimating process, and the significance of data, assumptions, and risk analysis, providing essential knowledge for project managers at all levels.

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