A structured, repeatable methodology for turning failing projects into successful deliveries. Built from real recovery engagements. Refined into a system that creates predictable outcomes every time.
Most project recovery guidance is theoretical. The Pivot™ was built differently — developed through hands-on recovery engagements, then refined into a framework that can be applied consistently across industries, project types, and sizes.
The framework operates in four phases — Assessment, Playbook, Scorecard, and Workshop — each delivering a concrete output and moving the project from distress to delivery. No ambiguity, no generic advice. Just structured execution.
The Pivot™ principle: Every distressed project has a recoverable path. Finding it requires structure, not guesswork.
Diagnose before you prescribe
Build a credible rescue plan
Measure progress rigorously
Unite teams and sponsors
Each component of The Pivot™ is a discrete, deliverable-driven engagement. They work individually — and power up when deployed together.
A rapid, structured diagnostic of your project's current state. Within 5–10 business days, we deliver a clear-eyed view of health across Schedule, Budget, Scope, Risk, Governance, and Team — with root cause analysis and a prioritized action list.
What you get: Executive brief, full assessment report, risk register, and prioritized corrective action plan.
FUTURE PRODUCT: Recovery Assessment Workshop · Online Course
A comprehensive, stakeholder-approved rescue plan that replaces guesswork with structured execution. Covers revised scope, updated schedule baseline, revised budget, resource plan, risk mitigation, and governance framework. Built for buy-in — not just shelf life.
What you get: Full recovery plan document, stakeholder sign-off, 90-day execution roadmap.
FUTURE PRODUCT: Playbook Template Library · Training Program
A structured performance tracking tool that makes recovery progress visible to every stakeholder — team, PM, and sponsor. Weekly cadence, consistent metrics, clear red/amber/green health indicators. Eliminates the ambiguity that erodes confidence in distressed projects.
What you get: Custom scorecard template, reporting cadence, and dashboard view for executive reporting.
FUTURE PRODUCT: Scorecard SaaS Tool · Certification Course
A facilitated, structured session that aligns project teams, stakeholders, and sponsors around a shared recovery reality and commitment. Breaks down silos, surfaces hidden concerns, and creates the unified accountability required to execute successfully.
What you get: Facilitated half-day or full-day session, session outputs, agreed action commitments, and follow-up plan.
FUTURE PRODUCT: Workshop Facilitation Guide · Speaking Engagements
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