#004B – Project Aegis: The Answer Key
Project Aegis didn’t fail because risks were unknown — they failed because risks were logged, not managed. In this follow-up case study, we walk through what actually went wrong, what a PM must fix now versus later, and how to regain delivery control when a “risk” has already become a live issue. No theory, no fluff — just real decisions, real trade-offs, and uncomfortable truths every PM eventually faces.
#004A - Project Aegis: When Risk Management Exists Only on Paper
Project Aegis looked mature: risk plans, registers, governance meetings. But when migration rehearsal failed, it became clear that risk management existed only on paper. Risks were logged, not owned. Mitigations were “TBD.” Escalation was avoided. The go-live date is public, regulators are watching, and you’re the PM in the middle of it. No answers here — just the tough questions. What would you actually do next?
#003 - Project Meridian: Watermelon
Project Meridian looked flawless from the outside—happy client, green dashboards, “stable” delivery. But behind the curtain, the delivery engine was starved of resources, micromanaged by a fearful portfolio office, and pushed to the brink. This deep-dive reveals how organizations quietly fail beneath the surface—and what a PM can realistically do when leadership refuses to prioritize or intervene.
#002 - Project Keystone: Navigating New Requirements and Team Conflict
Project Keystone seemed on track: each environment was built and handed over to the BAU team. Then a new compliance need surfaced, and neither the build team nor the BAU team would take responsibility. Management refused to decide. This post reveals how an ad‑hoc coalition salvaged the programme, highlights the pitfalls of rigid roles in Waterfall, and offers concrete a conflict‑management lesson.
#001 - Turning Conflict Into Momentum: Lessons from Project Orion
Project Orion promised predictive maintenance magic but was derailed by unrealistic timelines, unspoken risks and a toxic atmosphere. Read how a seasoned project manager stepped in, diagnosed the root causes and led a frank conversation that transformed conflict into momentum. You’ll learn why the project failed and get actionable steps to rescue your own troubled teams.