The Iron Tetrahedron: Time, Cost, Quality and People
How do you deliver on time, control costs, meet quality targets - and still keep your team motivated?
Project delivery isn’t just a balance between time, cost and quality. There’s a fourth, and often overlooked, dimension: people. In this insightful session moderated by the AIPM Project Controls CoP Lead Lauren MacDougall, we explore the “Iron Tetrahedron” of project management and how team dynamics, culture and resilience influence outcomes just as much as scope, schedule and spend.
In this session, Phil Tighe, a seasoned project leader and academic, delves into the psychology of high-performing teams and the real-world strategies project professionals can use to foster engagement and deliver under pressure.
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Who is this event for?
- Project Management Professionals at all levels
- Whether you're managing a complex infrastructure project or leading a diverse delivery team, this session will equip you with practical tools to help you succeed in high-stakes environments.
Key Takeaways
- Apply the Iron Tetrahedron framework to real-world projects
- Understand the human factors behind successful project delivery
- Navigate trade-offs between time, cost, quality, and team wellbeing
- Lead teams effectively through pressure, uncertainty and change
- Use psychological insights to improve resilience and engagement
Price
- Members: Complimentary
- Non-members: $55 (including GST)
Speaker
Phil Tighe
Seasoned project leader and academic
Phil Tighe is a seasoned professional in design management, project management and business leadership. He has also lectured as a part-time academic at QUT in the post-graduate program for project management for over 20 years. Phil’s strengths lie in bringing teams together and helping people make sense of what they do in the medium to large project arena of the resources industry.
Lauren MacDougall
Facilitator: Project Controls Community of Practice Lead at the AIPM
Lauren is a proactive and results-driven Project Manager with experience in delivering healthcare projects across both the public and private sectors. She has a strong background in contract administration, project planning, financial reporting, tender documentation, and contractor coordination, ensuring successful outcomes across all phases of project delivery. Lauren is experienced at navigating complex stakeholder environments, engaging effectively with health services, consultants, clinical users, and executive teams to align infrastructure outcomes with operational and clinical requirements. With strengths in risk management, resource coordination, and team leadership, she consistently strives to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality.