Let’s fix Your Public Sector Project
One risk at a time.
No one wants to be A headline
Let’s face it: public service projects have a bad rap.
Too often we read about this project that went billions over budget, or that project that failed to do what it promised. The list of failed public service projects is far too long to list here.
Do we really need to give the news cycle any more fodder?
Does anyone really want to own yet another failed public service project?
You’ve Been set up to fail
As faithful public servants, we’re told that we can rely on all the machinery of government to get us across the finish line: the risk management team, the oversight committees, and the “collaboration” between eager senior leaders.
But the organizational risk management machine almost always focuses on high-level risks that don’t translate to specific projects. The oversight committees are generally more concerned with templates and systematized reports than paying attention to what the reports actually say. And your “partners” in delivering the project might wish you well, but they’re putting out their own fires and simply don’t have time to give you the support you were expecting.
The sad reality is: you’re on your own.
I’ve Been on the inside of the public service risk machine – and it won’t help you
My name is Matthew Oleniuk, and in my years of public service – including as Chief Audit Executive – I’ve audited risk management, I’ve consulted on risk management, I’ve developed risk management frameworks, and I’ve led government-wide risk management initiatives.
The truth is, there’s no secret tool or template or methodology that will support you in your project. Quite the contrary: they will often sabotage your tireless efforts.
There are, however, hundreds of lessons you could learn and put to your advantage.
And fortunately, I’ve put in the work for you.
I can Help you manage your project
You’re the expert in setting bold goals and motivating your team to tackle big things.
I’m the expert in figuring out what could get in your way.
Let’s put our talents together, shall we?
Group Mastermind
Leverage the power of structured group coaching calls and shared experiences – sometimes it takes a village to raise a project!
Past Partners
Shivani Harrypersad
PwC Public Sector Director, Risk Assurance Service
Fred Gorbet
Corporate Director and former Deputy Minister of Finance
Helen del Val
Board Member, CDIC
It is possible to make public service projects successful
Despite all of the challenges, I’m ceaselessly hopeful about what public servants can do for their – your – communities.
But more importantly: I’m a realist who’s obsessive about finding practical ways to lock in project success.
Managing risks just means understanding the problems you might face, and preparing enough so that you don’t have to face the worst of them.
Let’s get you – and your project – set up for success.
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