Wellbeing and success in project delivery
Project management is a rewarding job, but research also shows it is one of the toughest roles going.
The challenges we face
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of project managers experience burnout, the highest rate of any profession surveyed.
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Happiness ReportThe tiny fraction of projects that deliver full benefits, on time, and on budget.
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Project Statisticsof the world’s economic activity, measured as GDP, comes from projects.
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Root Cause
A group of experts came together in Q1 2025. They asked the question: what are the foundations to the project process?
They identified a number of key root causes. Addressing them gives us a shot at transformational improvement.
These challenges were turned into values that drive everything you see on this website.
The solution in two words is that we need to focus on Success Factors.
The Challenge
Few frameworks ask for rules of thumb. That is, the practical hacks we all carry around with us. We often miss direct ways of working that people use all the time.
The Value
Focus on what we know works, from our own learned experience.
- Identify and put the most important things front and centre.
- Apply what research tells us are the most important things.
- Help people to identify and develop their own success factors.
The Challenge
Many frameworks are trying to do a lot; they either miss what is important or lose wisdom in the detail. You should not have to do a week course just to understand how to take the first step.
The Value
Be practical and usable, valuing simplicity over complexity.
- Put the most important things front and centre.
- Use plain language and provide clear, practical actions.
- Be universal, working with any framework, process, or method.
The Challenge
Too much focus goes on productivity and being busy. Focus is too often lost. It should be on results, and on delivering value.
The Value
Put outcomes front and centre.
- Encourage people to work with the end in mind.
- Help people get more value from their effort.
- Help people get their outcomes and changes done faster.
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Confluity Project Model sitemap
Model overview
What are Jobs?
The model is organised into three Jobs:
Job 1: Set the Direction – shape the purpose into options and a preferred way forward.
Job 2: Prove It Works – test assumptions and reduce risk before going big.
Job 3: Make It Happen – deliver at scale and make sure people actually use what you build.
What are Simple Rules?
The model contains simple rules. These are short principles drawn from experience that help you make better decisions. Jobs, tasks, and plays help you put those rules into practice.
What is a Play?
A Play is a method or tool that helps you apply a rule or complete a task. Use the recommended Plays first for simpler projects before exploring others.
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