Overview
December 15
11AM PT, 2PM ET
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Every government leader knows the official story of a major transformation initiative: a compelling vision, a carefully developed plan, an ambitious timeline and the promise of better outcomes.
But the unofficial story is often much more interesting.
Behind the scenes, major initiatives succeed or fail for reasons that rarely make it into project plans or public presentations. Budget cycles collide with implementation schedules. Executive sponsors change jobs. Departments protect their turf. Procurement decisions create unforeseen constraints. And sometimes, everyone involved knows a project is headed in the wrong direction long before anyone is willing to say so.
This webinar takes a candid look at the organizational realities that determine whether big government initiatives deliver on their promises. We'll bring together experienced public-sector leaders for a frank, unscripted conversation about the decisions, missteps, political dynamics and hard-earned lessons that shape major projects.
What We'll Explore:
- The warning signs that a major initiative is headed for trouble — and why leaders sometimes ignore them.
- How budget cycles, leadership turnover and competing departmental priorities can derail even well-designed projects.
- What experienced government executives have learned about building durable support, confronting problems early and knowing when to change course.
Attend the live webinar to obtain your complimentary certificate of attendance!