BLClark & Associates

Purpose: Project Assurance finds and removes obstacles that may lurk just around the corner. It is intended for critically important projects that may be showing some warning signals.

Benefits: Obstacles are found and removed before they cause delays. This derisks your financial results and customer commitments. Have you ever watched a project progress well for months and then suddenly encounter an obstacle after it is too late to avoid delays? This service is the antidote for that problem.

We guarantee results. If we are unable to find or remove obstacles, our fee is only a small retainer.

Purpose: Project Turnaround gets derailed project back on track. We remove obstacles that have no apparent remedy.

Benefits: This service is like a 911 call for your project. It is the way to silence detractors wanting to pull the plug. Obstacle removal is essential in emergencies.

We guarantee results. If we are unable to get your project back on track, our fee is only a small retainer.

"I had just been assigned an R&D project that had gone sideways for months and was at a critical point. The project lacked focus and team cohesion.

In just two weeks, Brian's intervention got the project back on track, with people working together as a team. Also, his expertise helped me make a critical investment decision.

If you face R&D issues and are looking for a Breakthrough Leader you can trust, call Brian."

Steve Luciani, Toronto Canada

Both services have similar structure and results. They create the three key elements of project stability.

Goals. We ensure goals are clear with a focus on measurable outcomes. We re-validate the business case for completing the project. This is step one in silencing detractors.

Plans. We audit project plans against our 'Eight Essentials' criteria. We ensure everyone is on the same page about current status. We ensure everyone has the same expectations of future plans. We quantify how progress will be measured towards the valuable business outcomes.

Issues. We create a climate where people will feel safe putting issues on the table. We zero in on the root cause of problems rather than trying to treat symptoms. When underlying problems are understood, we turn issues into effective actions to resolve.

Remember, we're talking about critically important projects, involving very talented people, experiencing problems. For these projects, an intervention is the best way to restore control.

It is a very low risk decision. High risk decisions might include doing nothing or making life miserable for the project team. Acting in haste may result in canceling important projects prematurely or replacing talented leaders unfairly.

An intervention to restores control in a matter of weeks rather than months or years might save many millions of dollars.

Want to know more? Call me now. My phone number is 905-702-1420 and I welcome calls about R&D projects. An initial consultation is always complimentary.

Still not sure? Go to our Case Studies page to learn more about our services and read testimonials from happy clients.