Most Failed Projects Had Someone Who Knew They'd Fail
Right now, someone on your team knows your current project will fail.
They just can't say it.
The Reality Check: 30 minutes weekly that prevents costly project failures by surfacing uncomfortable truths before they become expensive mistakes.
Based on research from PMI, Standish Group, and Google's Project Aristotle
The Communication Gap That Costs Millions
Sound Familiar?
Team meetings end with everyone agreeing everything's "on track"
You have a nagging feeling something's not right but can't put your finger on it
Previous projects failed despite looking successful until the very end
Team members stay quiet about concerns to avoid being "negative"
Teams often know about problems earlier than they report them.
Sources: Standish Group CHAOS Reports, PMI Pulse of the Profession 2024, Google Project Aristotle research on psychological safety
Three Questions That Change Everything
The Reality Check: 30 minutes weekly to surface truth before disaster strikes
"What evidence do we have that someone wants this?"
Not opinions or assumptions. Actual evidence: customer quotes, usage data, money paid.
"What surprised us this week?"
If nothing surprised you, you're not learning. Learning prevents disasters.
"What are we pretending not to know?"
The most important question. The silence before someone answers is where truth lives.
Three Ways to Stop Project Disasters
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The Reality Check Guide
Start preventing disasters this Thursday
- Complete 50-page methodology guide
- Meeting templates and checklists
- Real case studies and examples
- Implementation timeline
- Success indicators and warning signs
Built on Solid Research
The Reality Check methodology combines proven research from leading institutions
Google Project Aristotle
Psychological safety is the #1 factor in team performance. Teams need safe channels to voice concerns.
Google, 2016 - "The five keys to a successful Google team"Standish Group CHAOS Reports
65% of projects fail to achieve goals. Decision latency significantly impacts success rates.
Standish Group, 2024 - "CHAOS Report: Decision Latency Theory"PMI Pulse of the Profession
Poor communication is a primary cause of project failure. 27% average cost overrun across industries.
PMI, 2024 - "Pulse of the Profession Report"Behavioural Economics Research
Status quo bias and groupthink prevent teams from voicing concerns about failing initiatives.
Kahneman & Tversky - "Judgment Under Uncertainty"Ready to Stop Project Disasters?
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