Kutuzov's Headquarters: Leaders of Large-Scale Projects. Episode 2
How to Build a Team
That Breaks Through Barriers
and non-routine situations
of PM Excellence
Discussion: “How to Build a Team That Breaks Through Barriers”
On June 30 at 10:00 (Moscow time), the discussion featured Alexander Kutuzov, PME, Senior Vice President of PM Excellence, and Dmitry Godunov, an expert in managing megaprojects and handling non-routine situations.
In large-scale projects, a team is not just a resource — it is a system. A strong team can identify risks early, make decisions with incomplete information, and speak openly about problems. A weak team passively waits for instructions and conceals deviations.
A team that “breaks through barriers” is built on a culture and a system of working relationships. Creating that system is entirely the senior leader’s responsibility. How can it be built through effective delegation, trust, and the right balance of authority?
Discussion Topics:
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What undermines a large-scale project: the plan or the team?
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Why does micromanagement kill initiative faster than any crisis?
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What keeps high-performing professionals on challenging projects — besides money?
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Where is the line between trust and loss of control?
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How can you delegate responsibility without abdicating accountability?
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How does a team respond to a non-routine situation?
Who Should Watch?
- Managers of large-scale projects and programs.
- Senior executives interested in fundamental changes to management practices.
- Leaders who are ready to move away from hands-on control to build a strong, self-reliant team.
Format:
Original live-broadcast format: 60 minutes (40 minutes on key topics; 10 minutes for audience questions and final takeaways).
Speakers:
Alexander Kutuzov, PME, Senior Vice President of PM Excellence
An expert in managing large-scale projects and megaprojects.
Founder of PM Expert and a graduate of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT).
Author and host of the channel “Megaprojects with Kutuzov”
Dmitry Godunov,
Dmitry Godunov
An expert in managing megaprojects and handling non-routine situations
He led operations at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games and the 2018 FIFA World Cup (11 cities, 12 stadiums).