University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tools and Tactics to Recover Troubled Projects

Complex development projects often veer off schedule or budget, threatening product timelines and dependent initiatives. This course gives engineers and technical leaders a structured approach to identify, assess, and recover failing projects at any stage. You'll walk away with actionable strategies to regain control and deliver results under pressure.

Who Should Attend?

  • Engineers and technical leads managing or contributing to product development.
  • Project managers working on high-stakes or interdependent technical initiatives.
  • Cross-functional team members involved in planning, executing, or rescuing complex projects.

What You Will Learn

  • Diagnose early warning signs and root causes of troubled projects.
  • Evaluate project health across all phases—from conception to delivery.
  • Develop and implement recovery strategies that align with technical and business priorities.