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Stage Gate (Decision Gate) Process

Build a Predictable, High-Performance System for Project Delivery in 6 months

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Tired of Unpredictable Projects? Get a Proven System for Success

The Right Projects. The Right Solution. The Right Results.

Missed deadlines, budget overruns, and unclear decision-making don’t just slow you down—they cost millions.

Stage Gate Process reduces uncertainty, enhances governance, and ensures that the right projects move forward at the right time with the right solution—without unnecessary bureaucracy.

Breaks projects into clear, manageable phases

Improves decision-making with structured evaluation

Reduces costly mistakes with built-in assurance reviews

Keeps leadership and teams fully aligned on project priorities

Ready to build a smarter project delivery system?

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Why Most Projects Fail Without This Process

If any of these sound familiar, you're not alone:

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Cost overruns & schedule delays – Poor planning leads to expensive rework.

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Reactive decision-making – Rushed, political, or siloed decisions waste time and money.

leadership

Lack of alignment between leadership & teams – No clarity on roles, governance, or priorities.

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High-risk, low-value projects get approved – Without structure, the wrong projects move forward.

The truth? These failures are avoidable.


You don’t need more effort—you need the right framework.

 

Discover how to fix it:

The Solution: Decision Gate Process

A simple yet powerful Decision Gate Process to make project execution predictable, structured, and scalable—without the red tape.

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Clear phase-gate structure – Every project progresses with purpose.

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Data-driven decisions, not gut feel – Use structured decision-making tools and evaluation criteria.

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Streamlined governance, not bureaucracy – Faster approvals with clarity, risk - based assurance reviews.

quality-assurance

Stakeholders alignment – Use opportunity framing to test the idea, explore options and build alignment.

Result? Projects that deliver on time, on budget, and with full alignment.

Let's build this system for your team:

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How We Help You Implement
the Decision Gate Process

Build Predictable, High - Performance System for Project Delivery in just 6 months.

Decision Gate Process

Built on the Stage Gated Process. For Oil & Gas & Mining Companies.

A 6-Month Guided Implementation Roadmap.

Too many projects fail before they event start. We help you fix that - by embedding a simple, powerful Decision Gate Process in just 6 months.

Step 1

Assess & Align (Months 1-2)

Objective:

Understand where you stand and build the foundation.

 

Key Steps:

  • Conduct Gap Assessment 

  • Align Leadership

  • Define Governance and Key Roles

  • Develop a Change and Communication Strategy

  • Build a Custom Implementation Roadmap

Step 2

Train & Build Systems (Months 3-5)

Objective:

Equip the core team with the knowledge, tools, examples and templates.

 

Key Steps:

  • Deliver Targeted Training (2 days)

  • Set up Tools, Procedures and Templates

  • Integrate with Existing Systems

  • Implement Decision and Risk Tools

Step 3

Execute, Review & Improve (Month 6 & Beyond)

Objective:

Apply the process, optimize it and scale across the company 

Key Steps:

  • Pilot the Process on Live Project (Optional)

  • Review and Optimize

  • Scale Across the Business

Post-Roll Out Support:

  • Client Portal for Q&A (at all times)

  • Unlimited Access to Foundations in the Decision Gate Process  (Online Course)

  • Executive Accountability Coaching 

  • Regular Training for Project Teams in Decision Gate Process (in-person and online)

  • Training For Assurance Review Teams for "How to conduct assurance reviews)

  • Development Program for Internal Facilitators 

  • Facilitation Support for Opportunity Framing, Kick offs, Functional Planning and others

Mastering the Decision Gate Process -
A Proven Framework For Capital Project Success(Online Course)

If your organization is exploring or implementing the Decision Gate Process, this course is the perfect place to start.

Built specifically for project executives and managers working in capital-intensive environments, the course teaches how to apply the Stage Gate (Decision Gate) framework in real-world projects—from early-stage framing through to execution.

Whether you’re new to the process or looking to refine how it’s applied within your team, this course is a practical, on-demand resource designed to help you drive clarity, alignment, and better project outcomes.

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In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Structure projects using phases and decision gates

  • Make quality decisions using the Decision Quality Wheel

  • Identify and manage risks earlier

  • Conduct assurance reviews and gate readiness checks

  • Facilitate Opportunity Framing Workshops using the PATH framework

  • Build project roadmaps, define success, and align stakeholders

This course is ideal for project managers, project engineers, sponsors, and decision-makers in oil & gas, mining, infrastructure, and other capital-intensive sectors.

It’s perfect for organizations rolling out the Decision Gate Process or teams looking to reduce risk, improve project setup, and drive better decisions early in the lifecycle.
 

Course Format:

  • 100% self-paced online course

  • Video lessons with real-world examples and case studies

  • Downloadable templates, checklists, and facilitation tools

  • Step-by-step exercises to apply each concept

  • No prior knowledge of stage gate required

  • Support System

  • Accountability

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Choose The Support That Fits Your Project Goals

Whether you're ready to implement the Decision Gate Process across your organization, or you’re looking to build internal capability through self-paced learning—our two proven pathways are designed to support your success.

Use the form below to let us know how we can best support you or your team.

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Your Projects Deserve Better. Let’s Build a Predictable, High-Performance Process That Works.

No more guesswork. No more failed projects. Just a structured, scalable, and proven framework for project success.

​Ready to make this happen?

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