Conducting Project Health Checks
Intermediate – designed to build confidence in applying assurance and governance techniques in live project environments.
Programme managers, senior project managers, PMO professionals, and those responsible for reviewing or assuring project performance.
Typically delivered as a 1-day intensive masterclass, with flexible options for tailored or extended delivery.
Overview
See the truth. Understand the risks. Enable action.
Projects rarely fail without warning. The challenge is knowing what to look for—and having the confidence to act. The Conducting Project Health Checks course from CITI equips you with the practical skills, tools, and judgement to assess project health effectively, giving you the insight needed to intervene early and improve outcomes.
This is not about reporting issues—it’s about enabling better decisions and stronger delivery.
Beyond Method is learning constructed using our own best practice created from our inception as a specialist university institute in 1983; fusing the expertise of Cranfield University with the interests of six major users of change management: British Aerospace, British Gas, British Petroleum, British Telecom, Cable & Wireless and Longman.
A significant amount of research and investment was made into Cranfield Information Technology Institute (shortened to CITI in 1988) to take change professionals beyond methodologies – and learn how to successfully implement change!
Project health checks are a critical component of effective assurance, providing a structured way to understand whether an initiative is on track—and what needs to change if it isn’t. This course explores how to conduct meaningful health checks that go beyond status reporting, focusing instead on identifying risks, understanding root causes, and enabling forward-looking decisions.
Through this Conducting Project Health Checks course, you will develop a clear understanding of how health checks sit within the wider assurance and governance landscape. You will explore how to assess confidence in delivery, interpret project conditions, and provide feedback that drives action—not defensiveness.
The course focuses on developing both the mindset and practical capability required to conduct effective project health checks. You will explore the purpose and philosophy behind health checks, including the behaviours and approaches that create trust and openness during the process.
You will learn how to translate core assurance models into a health check context, including how to assess delivery performance, identify barriers, and navigate common challenges when engaging with stakeholders. The course also covers the essential tools and techniques used during health checks, enabling you to structure your analysis and provide clear, evidence-based insights.
Finally, you will focus on the outputs of the health check process—how to communicate findings effectively, influence decision-makers, and provoke meaningful action that improves project outcomes.
This Conducting Project Health Checks course is delivered through CITI’s Beyond Method® approach, combining insight, experience, and practical application. Rather than relying on rigid frameworks, the course draws on proven techniques that can be adapted to your organisation’s context, culture, and challenges.
Learning is highly participative, using realistic scenarios and practical exercises to help you apply health check techniques with confidence. You will explore real-world challenges, test different approaches, and develop your ability to make sound judgements in complex environments.
The focus is on creating capability that lasts—helping you move from understanding health checks conceptually to conducting them effectively in your own projects from day one.
Ready to gain real insight into project performance?
If you want to move beyond status reports and truly understand project health, this Conducting Project Health Checks course will give you the tools and confidence to act early and improve outcomes.
Enquire now to explore how we can tailor this course to your organisation.
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