Recommendation 22

We noted the importance of governance culture and asked how NISTA will address recurring themes around poor governance and decision- making. NISTA highlighted the importance of reporting and assurance to make the right decisions at the right time. NISTA told us it has been working on improving and growing the project delivery function and ensuring standards and training are consistent.42 NISTA also told us it has put 1,376 people through the Major Projects Leadership Academy (MPLA), nearly 3,000 people in the project leadership programme, and 135 directors general through Orchestrating Major Projects training. NISTA highlighted that 81% of Senior Responsible Owners across the GMPP have completed or are part way through the MPLA training.43 NISTA’s stretching range of responsibilities