Data quality vs data honesty

We’ve all seen it: a project dashboard glowing green with perfect metrics, only for the project to “suddenly” collapse at the finish line. In an era where we have more data than ever, why are we still surprised by delays?

In this session, Isaac Dyer (Project Controls Consultant) challenges the industry’s obsession with “Data Quality” and introduces the missing ingredient: Data Honesty. Drawing from his experience at major utilities like Severn Trent and South East Water, Isaac explores why high-quality data can still result in “schedule gaslighting” and how Goodhart’s Law – when a metric becomes a target – is creating a breeding ground for hidden project risks.