Talks & Keynotes
Inspiring insights on project management, artificial intelligence and sustainable infrastructure.
Popular Talks & Workshops
Mastering Project Delivery
Explore the planning fallacy, the Iron Law of Projects and reference class forecasting. Learn why leaders must think slowly to execute quickly and how to apply data‑driven methods to projects of all sizes.
Why Projects Fail (and How to Stop It)
Unpack the systemic challenges that derail projects and discover practical steps to overcome them. Understand why the root of project risk is often internal and how to harness historical data to neutralise biases.
AI Early Warning Systems
Hear the story behind Hong Kong’s Project Surveillance System. Learn how machine‑learning models predict cost overruns and delays across hundreds of capital projects and deliver billions in savings.
Accelerating Consultations with LLMs
See how large language models can streamline public consultations. Drawing on experience with the UK Planning Inspectorate, this talk explores distributed experimentation and explains key challenges and successes.
How to Measure Anything
Gain a sneak peek into my new book, How to Measure Anything in Project Management. Discover why many measurement techniques are flawed, what radical changes are needed in project management and how to measure what really matters.
Net‑Zero & Sustainable Infrastructure
Learn how to maintain capital discipline while decarbonising our energy systems. This talk blends economics, data and policy to chart a path towards ambitious net‑zero projects.
Leading Large Public Projects
What does successful public delivery look like? Drawing on global experience, this talk explores how to improve governance, incentives and transparency to deliver complex public works on time, on budget and on benefits.
Biodiversity & Environmental Valuation
Drawing on cutting‑edge research from my PhD, this talk explores how to value environmental impacts and integrate biodiversity into infrastructure investment decisions.
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