Ever Wondered Why A Project Was NOT A Resounding Success?

Have You Ever Wondered Why A Project Was NOT A Resounding Success But Were Too Afraid To Ask?

Make Your Lunch Hour Count – A 30-Minute “Lunch & Learn” on Project Management Pitfalls

Are you finding that despite careful planning, your projects still hit surprise delays, budget overruns or quality issues? You’re not alone in Life Sciences or any other industry for that matter. In the high‐stakes world of GxP-compliant operations (especially in pharmaceuticals, medical devices and healthcare), the project management pitfalls are real.

All too often, Life Science organisations run the risk of costly project mishaps. They agonise over the causes of project disappointments and try to recover floundering projects. In the worst cases, some companies have abandoned seemingly well-planned, well-organised projects, destined for success.

In light of this, Zener Engineering Services Ltd  are offering a crisp 30-minute “Lunch & Learn” session designed to highlight the most common project management pitfalls and provide practical take-aways that can be applied immediately. No fluff -  just real insights during 30 mins of a lunch hour.

Why This Matters

When a project is large in Life Sciences, most likely critical, and subject to rigorous regulatory and quality standards - it’s easy to assume that a good project plan should guarantee success. However in the experience of Zener Engineering Services Ltd, even well-planned and well-organised projects can unravel. In a nutshell, this is what typically goes wrong:

• Ambiguous scope, unclear requirements or incomplete stakeholder buy-in
• Under-estimated risk or contingency planning
• Fragmented vendor/supplier management
• Inadequate monitoring and control
• Over-reliance on technical solutions without process maturity

These issues are magnified in GxP environments governed by regulatory authorities.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why wasn’t this project a resounding success?” but didn’t know where to start—this session is for you. (ZES ask exactly this question and provide a common answer.)

What Is Covered In 30 Minutes?

The ZES  “Lunch & Learn” webinars are compact and high-impact. Here’s an outline structure of the 30 minutes:

1. The ZES Approach To A Project Review Example (10 minutes)

ZES will take you through the approach ZES have adopted to successfully review an ongoing Sterile Manufacturing project.

2. Why & How Projects Flounder (20 minutes)
Drawing on real-world examples from the experience of ZES's Consultants on multiple projects, ZES dig into the main root causes of project failures.

3. Quick Win Tips You Can Apply Immediately

During the webinar, many simple, actionable changes you can make in your next project or current project right away will be highlighted.

4. A Resonating Common Reason For Project Failure

In the experience of ZES there is one reason that is very common as to why projects fail.

Why This Format Works

• Time-efficient: At just 30 minutes long, you’re not losing a half day or full day - just part of your lunch hour.
• Focused and practical: No lengthy theory, just straight to the pain-points and fixes.
• Relevant to GxP environments: Borrowing from ZES’s track record in high-regulation sectors.
• Interactive: ZES are happy for you to contact them if any further clarification is required.

Who Should Attend

• Project Managers (new or experienced) working in regulated sectors (pharma, medical devices, healthcare)
• Quality/Regulatory Managers who interface with projects and need to spot risks early
• Engineering or Validation professionals who support or execute projects subject to GxP regulatory requirements
• Anyone who leads or contributes to cross-functional teams where the project outcome is critical to product quality or patient safety

Why It’s Critical For Regulated Industries

Working in the Life Science industry, the cost of failure is high,  not just in time or money, but in compliance, or potential product safety, giving rise to potential patient impact. ZES emphasise the importance of best practice techniques, early involvement and vendor coordination in delivering large projects on time and to the right standard.

In other words: the risks are real, and in the experience of ZES, many are avoidable if caught early. The main intention of this Lunch & Learn is to give you a preventive edge.

Real-World Value In 30 Minutes

Previous participants' comments include:

• “I didn’t realise how much supplier coordination was dragging our timeline until seeing the patterns.”
• “We’re now using a short risk review checklist at initiation—caught two issues before build.”
• “The session triggered a project governance refresh—something we’d been putting off.”
• "You won’t leave with a full project management certificate—but you will leave with fresh awareness and simple steps you can embed right away."

How To Book And What To Expect

To register for this Lunch & Learn webinar, simply Click on the Registration button below and choose a convenient date from those in the Web Form.

Expect the session to start promptly, engage directly, and finish with clear next-step suggestions. Lunch handled by you; learning handled by ZES.

For current Lunch & Learn dates visit the ZES website by pressing the registration button below:

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