Projects with high uncertainty are likely to fail. In tough times, big projects that fail are likely to take a lot of jobs with them.

This raises an interesting question: How can you succeed (and keep your job) when collisions with reality completely destroy your schedule?

We'll look at how uncertainty impacts Return-on-Investment decisions. We will describe how to structure projects to deliver value when uncertainty is high, by using an agile strategy for project management. We will examine two very different projects that try to produce the same results, and see which is more robust when things go wrong. Finally, we will capture lessons learned from the experience.

The one-hour presentation will be followed by discussion. Participants in the audience should be able to contribute a lot of practical experience in this area, and provide a lively discussion.