You saw it coming. Your forecast flagged the risk months ago. The data was clear, the analysis was solid, and the warning was timely. But here’s the frustrating reality: nothing happened. The project drifted anyway, and by the time leadership finally acted, the problem was twice as expensive to fix.

Sound familiar? Project controls teams excel at predicting outcomes—but in many organizations, the real challenge begins after the forecast is clear: getting the organization to actually act on it. This gap between signal and decision is what slows capital programs, erodes confidence in controls teams, and turns accurate predictions into missed opportunities.

In this session, Christy Hunt examines why this “signal-to-decision gap” exists and what project controls professionals can do to close it. You’ll explore how organizations process risk information, why clear forecasts don’t automatically translate to swift action, and how you can help structure clearer paths from detection to decision. Using the practical PACE framework, you’ll gain a lens for improving decision readiness across complex programs—turning your insights into outcomes rather than watching them sit on the shelf.

Whether you’re frustrated by slow organizational response or looking to elevate your influence as a controls professional, this session will give you actionable strategies for bridging the gap between knowing what’s coming and doing something about it.

Here’s what you’ll gain by attending this session:

• Understanding Project Drift: A simple way to think about why projects sometimes drift even when the forecast showed the risk early.
• The PACE Framework: Learn the PACE framework for understanding how organizations move from signal to action.
• Enabling Earlier Action: Discover practical ways project controls teams can help organizations act earlier and make more confident decisions.

Presentation Category: Project/Program Management

Competency Level: Intermediate