Project failures persist because methodologies address symptoms, not structure. This workshop introduces systems thinking and simulation to reveal hidden dynamics and improve project success.
Many organizations adopt Waterfall, Agile, Lean or hybrid methods, yet project overruns persist. This program reveals the hidden dynamics that undermine performance and shows why interventions often create new problems over time.
Through 9 highly interactive sessions, participants explore system dynamics, project structures, resource behaviour, delays, quality impacts, and co-creation mechanisms. Simulation models and executive-level reflection enable participants to design integrated and sustainable project strategies.
Key take aways:
- Discover some dysfunctional dynamics that pressure projects;
- Understand that interventions in one area often mean unintended problems in other areas or later and how to avoid that problem;
- Understand the importance of the different delays in a project;
- Understand the power of co-creation with all the participants in the project and learn co-creation frameworks to improve performance;
- Design integrated strategies to improve performance;
- Develop the ability to think systemically, dynamically and responsibly in the decision-making process.
Practical programme information:
- Dates: 7 May 2026 or 1 July 2026
- Duration: 1 full day
- Estimated time commitment: 3 sessions of 2 hours each in one day
- Language of instruction: English
- Location(s): VU Amsterdam
- Tuition fee: € 850,-
- Registration deadline: 20 April 2026 or 16 June 2026
- Group size: Maximum of 15 participants. The course involves intensive discussion and support, so larger groups are not efficient.