The way to successfully plan a project is to get a clear commitment from the stakeholders. It doesn´t matter how good the plan looks if you don’t get the commitment of the stakeholders. A part of this is finding a way to make them feel ownership or else the Project schedule is destined to be just another project document. Clear communication, both internally and externally, is key. Aligning the stakeholder expectations and commitment is an activity that grows in importance together with the complexity of the project.

To build relationship with the stakeholder, and make sure we find a way to work together and feel ownership, is the core of our strategy to complete complex projects on time and on budget.