Strategic Impact

Flexibility has economic value

Phasing, modularity and expansion options can reduce commitment under uncertainty even when they do not maximise theoretical efficiency on day one.

2026 1 min read Author: KeynesMoore

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Focus

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Strategic challenges

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POV

Sunk cost, executive sponsorship and delivery momentum must not prevent leadership from reopening a deteriorating investment case.

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Strategic impact

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What we observe

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