Date: 20th June 2025
Project Management is the cornerstone of successful project delivery. Yet it remains the weakest link in many projects.
Why do so many high-priority projects in high-stakes industries collapse before reaching the finish line?
In aviation and across all high-stakes industries, projects are the engines of progress. Yet too many projects fail to deliver value before they fall apart. WHY?
In sectors where safety, efficiency, and performance are non-negotiable, project failure is not just costly, it’s consequential. From lack of clear objectives and scope, poor communication and insufficient stakeholder engagement, delays, unrealistic budgets and resource constraints, low team capacity or skills gaps, stakeholder frustration, inadequate safety risk management, weak leadership or governance, lack of change management, poor planning, and wasted resources are common symptoms of poor project management.
Join us for the first episode of “Why Projects Fall Apart and How to Fix Them”.
In this session, we deep dive into the critical foundations of Project Management.
Speakers
Eric Aboagye
Eric Aboagye is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Expert Project Consult Limited. He has a solid reputation as results driven project management practitioner with strong interpersonal skills devoted to advancing international best practices of project management across the globe in a conscious manner. He is PMP certified and badge instructor by Project Management Institute (PMI) and holds a certificate in ICAO Training Instructor Course. He has over 13 years’ experience in corporate development and has conducted several public and in-house trainings on PMP certification turning out 153 aspiring Project Management Professional to Certified Project Professionals.
Eric holds, Masters in Financial Economics (MFE) from Ohio University-USA, Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA), with a concentration in Banking and Finance, from Valley View University, Diploma in Project Management from Institute of Commercial Management, Bournemouth-England as well as a Certificate in Consulting Practice – Ghana Institute of Consulting.
Duncan Auld
Duncan Auld served 11 years on the Executive Board of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA) and served as the IFATCA President and CEO from 2019 to 2024. Duncan Auld has served as an operations specialist and representative for many years, holding senior positions at international organisations. He holds a Master’s Degree in Aviation Management and possesses global-level experience that provides him with a strong understanding of aviation law, regulatory environments, and the development of technical procedures. His work as a Safety Inspector has afforded him a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the State, the regulator, and the air navigation service provider.
Ben Kings
Ben Kings is an Aerospace Professional with 30 years of aviation experience, including more than 20 years of operational experience as an Air Traffic Controller at some of the world’s busiest airports. He has a strong passion for Training & Development and Human Factors. His portfolio of qualifications complements his commitment to high-quality operational performance and training delivery. He is recognized as an effective communicator and an attentive tutor. With experience working globally in a wide variety of roles, Ben has a robust understanding of different cultures and operational challenges.
In This Episode, you will Learn:
– The hidden reasons projects fail.
– Real-world project management pitfalls and how to avoid them.
– Key principles every decision-maker can apply to lead projects successfully and avoid costly pitfalls.
– Practical insights to improve initiating, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects.
– Why skipping project scope, schedule, cost, and quality management is a direct path to failure.
– The importance of resource management.
– Why safety risk management is essential right from the onset of projects.
– Why proper communications and stakeholder engagement are imperative in project success.
If you’re a decision-maker, project sponsor, or team lead responsible for critical projects, managing operational transformations, or overseeing regulatory and safety improvements, this session is for you! This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to lead projects on time, on budget, and on purpose. You will learn how to do it right the first time.
Who Should Attend:
ANSP leaders and Aviation Regulators
ATM/Airspace Managers
Airport Executives
Project and Program Managers
Procurement, Engineering, and Operations professionals
Safety Managers and Quality Assurance Teams
Stakeholders from across all industries involved in complex, multi-stakeholder projects