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Projects doomed to failure are easy to start and are seldom stopped even when they are failing. Failed Projects are easy to start because you felt it was too urgent to properly review whether or not the plan would come in on scope, time and cost. So you felt you just had to get going. You feel that the money already invested will be wasted if you don't carry on, even if most of the benefits won't be delivered, and the time keeps slipping, and the costs keep creeping up. Why not STOP projects likely to fail from ever starting? Why not STOP projects that are failing from consuming more people & £? Why not START projects that will deliver VALUE and ROI to your shareholders? With our 7Q approach to planning, where we help you and your team 'Master Any Plan in 7 Questions', you'll be EMPOWERED to have only projects that bring value back to your organisation and clients. Join the new way to approach change management and transformation! Get in touch for a quick chat to see how we can help. hello@7Q.Ltd Fred Warner 7Q Ltd #projectfailure #pmo #transformation #changemanagement

Awesome news for 2025. Last quarter, 7Q became a registered trademark. You can 'Master Any Plan in 7 Questions' with peace of mind. Are the plans running in your business effective and productive? Where do people get the most benefit from 7Q? - Accelerate your business goals. - Reduce the cost of projects. - Breaking down silos. - Effective decision-making tools for multiple projects. - Effective planning method for all staff. - Improved clarity & transparency. - Purpose focussed planning. Is 2025 going to be another year of poorly thought through and executed plans? Ask Fred for info: hello@7Q.Ltd #planning #7Q #projectmanagement #PMO #IMO

It's our first Christmas, and we wouldn't be us if we didn't share the Christmas cheer with a top tip! Make your Christmas a very Merry Christmas with a clear plan. Whether for the big feast, or for getting the presents in! Fred Warner https://7Q.Ltd #governance #IMO #PMO #transformation #performance

Transformation Tuesday! Is this your idea of hell? Do you like the word 'NO!' How many large organisations fall into the trap of 'Computer Says No' style Governance? This is often because the departments holding the keys to starting projects are also those tasked with delivering them. So by default, they try and kill as many ideas as possible, adding red tape and killing all entrepreneurial and agile thinking in the process. Governance should encourage ideas, whilst ensuring that they are tested for robustness (the WHY), that they have a clear plan (knowing WHAT, WHERE, HOW, WHO, WHEN & HOW MUCH), and that, if it's really worth doing, understand which other projects you may need to pause or stop to make room! Using our 7Q approach, your organisation can have effective and easy to use governance processes that encourage ideas, and enable leadership to make swift and effective decisions. Need help? Ask: hello@7q.ltd or Fred https://7q.ltd/ #transformation #governance #leadereship #projectmanagement

70% of Transformations Fail. According to McKinsey & Company, 70% of Digital Transformations fail. One of the biggest problems in transformation is the failure to have crystal clear benefits that teams are bought into (we call this a clear WHY). This leads to resistance, often passive (and therefore unseen by execs), a lack of transparent reporting, and ultimately a failure to realise the original benefits planned. Add to the mix a shortfall in competent resources, as your best players already have full-time roles, and you have a recipe for disaster. Want to get transparent monitoring of your changes? Want to get your whole company aligned behind your transformation? Reach out to hello@7Q.ltd or visit https://7q.ltd Fred Warner #transformation #changemanagement #governance

We humans are the reason amazing things happen and also for why things do not work out. What can we do to be more consistently amazing and have fewer 'disasters'? Are you finding that a lack of transparency leaves you mistrusting the information you read? Do you find it hard to clarify progress and suffer inconsistent reporting? There are many reasons Transformation, Business Change and Programme Management fail, but key to any organisation is the power of their people to agree a purpose (their WHY), and communicate effectively on how to plan, implement and deliver them. The 7Q™ planning method shifts projects from scope-driven to benefit-driven, ensuring that all initiatives support your larger vision, whilst TRANSFORMING the way your people communicate. There is no such thing as 'right' and 'wrong', we focus on helping you become 'more effective' at achieving your goals. Transform the way you do Transformation with 7Q. hello@7Q.Ltd #transformation #governance #communication #planning #effective

SECRET SAUCE in transformation. Always, ALWAYS ask for a % confidence in the forecast dates. Would you undergo an operation without knowing the % chance to survive? Why would you invest ££££££ without knowing when you are LIKELY to see the benefits? % Confidence is one of the most universally missed metrics in project management and transformation. It requires leaders to become ACCOUNTABLE. Typical project convo: CEO: "When will the project deliver?" PM "3 months", although it is high risk. CEO: Ok, make it happen. This is where the convo stops. Investigating the risks finds issues, issues that mean there is no chance the project will deliver, e.g. IF we don't get resources THEN the project will delay... ...But, if you don't have resources, THEN the forecast is worthless! Improved Convo: CEO: Have you got the resources to deliver this project? PM: No CEO: So you can't deliver in 3 months then? PM: Erm, well, I guess not. CEO: So, when will you deliver, for definite? PM: I don't know, X is off the project, Y is overloaded with other work ... 7Q Convo: The % confidence is GAME changing! CEO: How confident are you that you will deliver in 3 months? PM: 20% CEO: When would your 100% date be? PM: 8 months, assuming no more projects are started.... CEO: What specifically do we need to do to deliver in 3 months with 90% confidence? Getting your Transformations on track involves changing your culture as well as your methods and systems. Want to know more? Email: hello@7Q.Ltd Fred Warner 7Q Ltd: High Performance Transformation Consultancy #transformation #projectmanagement #forecast #confidence

Transformation Frustrations? You're Not Alone. Here we share 7 top tips to get your Transformations from Failure to Performance! As a CxO, you’re no stranger to the uncertainty and frustration of overseeing large-scale transformations. It’s not just about missed deadlines or rising costs, it’s the lack of transparency and inconsistent reporting across teams. Projects get labelled as "high risk," but in reality, they’re unlikely to deliver at all. The problem? Your teams aren't empowered to be authentic and transparent. To add to the pressure, everything is urgent, teams are overloaded, and resources get stretched to the point of paralysis. One emergency replaces the next, and soon enough, progress halts. What about internal politics? Leaders who publicly back a transformation strategy but privately resist it—resulting in slow progress, inflated costs, and failed delivery. Have you got a siloed blame culture undermining any hope of open, honest communication. Sound familiar? Read our top tips to empower your transformations! 7Q Ltd: High Performance Transformation Consultancy Fred Warner: Passionate about business performance hello@7Q.ltd #DigitalTransformation #ChangeManagement #BusinessStrategy #Transformation

Focus on what you can control, and make sure you stay focussed on achieving the benefits of every change you make! #purpose #transformation #benefitrealisation

If you are struggling with productivity, implementing 7Q as a cultural tool to simplify planning and the communication of plans is a game changer! Fred Warner hello@7Q.Ltd #productivity #planning #culture #UK