EEC 393: Rethinking Risk - Coaching Public Sector Leaders Toward Bold Outcomes, with Matthew Oleniuk

Matthew Oleniuk is a public sector risk strategist and former Chief Audit Executive who spent 15 years inside government reviewing billions of dollars in project spending.

• Why do so many public sector transformations fail — even when they’re well-intentioned?
• What do executives misunderstand about risk in major projects?
• How can leaders create space for bold outcomes without losing control?
• What does “strategic risk” actually look like in a government context?
• What’s one thing you wish every executive understood before launching a high-stakes initiative?

Matthew Oleniuk

Matthew Oleniuk is a public sector risk strategist and former Chief Audit Executive who spent 15 years inside government reviewing billions of dollars in project spending. He now coaches public service leaders on how to deliver bold outcomes without blowing up their budgets. His insights draw from real-world experience, not textbooks — and he’s not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom about leadership, risk, and project success.

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