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Welcome to the 12 Steps for
Predictable Project Success

You want to deliver change, big goals and big ideas successfully. 


You’ve probably tried other project frameworks, searched Google or ChatGPT but aren’t getting the right answers.

The 12 Steps will give you answers.

I’m a Chartered Project Professional. I’ve delivered more than 30 projects and overseen hundreds more.


I’m here to help. Get in touch through the members area (free).

Greg Krawczyk ChPP

APEX-4 lead author, Director at Confluity.

  • Chartered Project Professional
  • Gloucestershire, UK
  • Has worked in-house and for major consultancies
  • Project Manager x30 Projects
  • Over 15 Years in Project & PMO roles
  • Long-term Association for Project Management volunteer
  • Speaker (Dozens events)
  • Lead on behavioural science and governance (APM Volunteer)
  • Hosted Dozens of Project Management Events (for APM & PMI)
  • Project management award winner
  • Club president at PMI UK Toastmasters Public Speaking Club
  • Kept busy by young children
  • Loves all things food, sports and music

The Framework Map

Click “Start Here” find your starting point, and if your big idea, change or goal is a project.

Start Here →

  • We studied research by Oxford University, PMI, APM.
  • They asked thousands of project experts what they actually do.
  • We boiled these insights down into the 12 things every project should do, grouped into four Success Factors.

You have access to the framework and free resources.


APEX-4 Core is the next level, giving you the tools to apply the 12 steps.


Joining supports our ongoing work to make it easier to do the things that matter the most for success projects.

Unlock the 12 Step
Implementation Toolkit →

  • I highly recommend the 12 Steps

    Focusing on success factors is key for successful projects and; change. Everyone should use this!
    Mark Vincent
    Owner, Applied Change Ltd

  • We’re already seeing improvements

    The 12 Steps gave usat we needed. I look forward to the long-term benefits.
    Andrew McLaughlin 
    Chief Executive Officer

Created with Input from Industry Experts

This framework was shaped by hands-on experience and insight from seasoned project experts.

See all contributors

Expert Review Panel

Arnab Banerjee, Change and PPM Consultant (Various)
Chris Bragg, Managing Partner PM4Value
Jonathan Norman, FRSA, FAPM, Senior Associate, Team Animation
Nnamdi N. Obienu ChPP RPP MAPM, Head of Global Service Delivery at Innovate UK
Mark Vincent, Owner, Applied Change

User Acceptance Testers

Gary Gerrard, Strategic communications and engagement leader (Various)
Vince Gratrick, CIO/CTO
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Hall, Project Manager, Wildlife Trusts

Contributors

Karen Michael-Cox, Managing Consultant, i3Works
David Dunning, Chairman, CPS
Tracy Scriven, Founder & Lead Consultant, M8 Solutions

If You’re Still Unsure or looking for more detail?…

What’s Inside

The Framework distills thousands of interviews into four core Success Factors. Each has a few simplified steps you can follow to deliver highly successful projects and change.

How it Works

  • You’ll get step-by-step guidance for each Success Factor.
  • You can navigate through the steps through the Framework Map.
  • A readiness assessment at the end helps you assess whether you’re ready to proceed.

Help shape the future of project delivery.

We’re building a tool that makes it easier to apply what drives successful projects, and we’d love your input.

🕒 It only takes two minutes to share your views.

💬 In return, you’ll get:

  • A personal thank-you on social media
  • An optional 1:1 chat with Greg to talk through your projects


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👉 If you believe in better delivery and enjoying your work…
now’s the time to act and join us on the mission to make it easier to do the things that matter the most for successful projects.