Project Governance in Practice: Real-World Solutions that Work

In today’s dynamic project environment, governance can make or break delivery success. While projects remain central to achieving strategic outcomes, project success rates remain alarmingly low - and ineffective governance is often a key culprit. Without clear decision-making arrangements, defined accountabilities, and structured oversight, projects can quickly descend into chaos.

In this session, Adrian Morey, co-author of the global best practice guide Project, Programme and Portfolio Governance (P3G), will share practical solutions that bring governance to life. Drawing on real-world examples, Adrian will demonstrate how fit-for-purpose governance underpins project success.

Whether you're an executive, project manager, or PMO leader, you’ll leave with insights and actions to build governance that works.

Key takeaways:

· Spotting Governance Failures Before They Derail Your Project - Understand how and why governance breaks down at project, program, and portfolio levels - and the costly impact it can have on delivery success.

· Implement What Works - Gain practical, proven strategies for applying effective governance frameworks in real-world settings.

· Manage Governance Risk Proactively - Learn how to identify governance-related risks early and apply targeted mitigation strategies before they become major issues.

· Strengthen Leadership and Accountability - Discover how governance structures can clarify roles, empower leadership, and enhance accountability across your project ecosystem.

Join us to explore what effective project governance really looks like, and how to turn it from a compliance burden into a value-driving advantage.

About the Speaker:

Adrian is a globally recognised Project, Program and Portfolio Governance (P3G) expert, market-leading advisor, international speaker, and co-author of the best practice P3G Guide.

He helps organisations deliver strategic outcomes with clarity, confidence, and control.

He regularly speaks at global forums - including PMI, IPMA, and DIPMF - on evolving governance trends and the future of sponsorship. His work is grounded in better practice, real-world experience, and a deep understanding of what makes governance succeed (or fail).

With over 30 years advising on projects, programs, and portfolios across infrastructure, technology, and transformation - and sectors including transport, health, water, energy, government, and more - he brings pragmatic solutions and a global perspective to every engagement.