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Shaun McNultyProject Delivery, Recovery & Coaching

Project Recovery & Turnaround

When a project goes off track, the first task is to understand why.

A delayed project does not always need to be abandoned. But it does need an accurate picture of what is happening, clear decisions and a credible route forward.

Problems I am typically asked to help with

Three ways to start

Exact scope, deliverables, timescales and fees are agreed after an initial discussion.

Step 1

Project Health Check

A short, structured review of project health, risks, delivery confidence and immediate concerns.

Step 2

Project Recovery Review

A deeper, scoped diagnostic of delivery status, governance, dependencies, risks, decisions and options for recovery.

Step 3

Project Recovery Sprint

Time-limited hands-on leadership to establish control, reset priorities and implement the agreed recovery approach.

What you receive

A clear written summary of the project's current position, the main causes of difficulty, the risks that matter most and practical options for what happens next.

Information that may be requested

Plans, recent status reports, risk and issue logs, governance terms of reference and key supplier arrangements — plus short conversations with the sponsor and key team members. No sensitive security information is needed at enquiry stage.

How findings are presented

In a concise report and a working session with the sponsor, focused on decisions rather than blame.

What happens next

You decide. Options may include an internal reset, a Recovery Sprint, interim leadership, or a decision to stop or re-scope.

Frequently asked questions

Request a Recovery Discussion

Tell me briefly about the project and what is concerning you. I will reply to arrange an initial, no-obligation conversation.

Please do not include confidential project documents or security details.