Planning & Scheduling through the Gates
7 years 31 weeks agoProject planning and scheduling processes follow a management framework called the Project Implementation Model (PIM). Such model divides the project into sub-boundaries called stages, gates, or checkpoints.
Does not really matter what proprietary term they call it. Company Y can call it Y-PIM (Company Y Implementation Model). Construction firm ABC might call theirs ABC-PIM.
Risk-based Management Framework
7 years 32 weeks agoA project management framework is important in effectively managing projects. Planning and scheduling management framework is essential in managing plans and schedule. An engineering management framework governs engineering works as does a safety management framework provide standards and guidance to all safety works.
In these frameworks lie processes that are fundamental to each
Project Management: Centralized vs. Decentralized Delivery
7 years 33 weeks agoThere is an ongoing dialogue in many enterprises: Should project management be a centralized, shared-service? Or, should project managers be decentralized and embedded within their functional organizations?
The answer is, "it depends." Every enterprise is unique with its own organizational structure, culture, expectations, and needs. Similarly projects and
The USACE CPM Schedule Specification
7 years 36 weeks agoThe Specification is full of errors and is biased in favor of specific software.
Just take a look at a few sections, it is a disaster.
2.1 SOFTWARE - 2.1.2.2 Other Than Primavera - If the contractor chooses software other than Primavera P6, that is compliant with this specification, provide for the Government's use two licenses, two computers, and training
Reorganizations: Managing Your Feelings
7 years 37 weeks agoA phrase heard at many organizations is, “The only constant is change.” Reorganizations, restructurings, and layoffs have become a regular event. These events reshape the work-landscape at the individual and team level:
- Friends and colleagues may move to other groups within the company or leave;
- You may have a new management team with whom you need to build rapport and trust
How Early and Late date are calculated in Start to Start relationship in Primavera P6
7 years 40 weeks agoIn Finish to Start relationship, Primavera calculate Early and Late date base on 2 process
- Forward Pass (to calculate Early Start and Early Finish)
Recommended Steps to Effective Gate 1 IAP
7 years 41 weeks agoInteractive Planning (IAP) is a methodology used by projects to engage important stakeholders and subject matter experts in a facilitated workshop setting.
The engagement process is through collaborative discussion of project plan and strategy to develop a reliable, complete, and successful project schedule. Interactive Planning is also widely known as Participative Planning (PP).
Powerful Words, “I Don’t Know”
7 years 42 weeks ago“I don’t know” are three words that most people dread saying. The need to know the answer has followed us from school into the working world. We are loath to admit ignorance. I have seen colleagues twist themselves into a pretzel inventing an answer.
Providing incorrect information may have negative consequences, including:
- Something may be done wrong
Guide to Gate 1 Interactive Planning
7 years 43 weeks agoInteractive Planning (IAP)
Interactive Planning (IAP) is a methodology used by projects to engage important stakeholders and subject matter experts in a facilitated workshop setting.
The engagement process is through collaborative discussion of project plan and strategy to develop a reliable, complete, and successful project schedule.
Interactive Planning is also widely
Making Sense of Agile
7 years 45 weeks agoThere has been a tectonic shift in how software is developed. Terms like Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, BDD, and TDD are new additions to the IT vocabulary.
These new practices and related tools promise to significantly reduce the time and effort required to build, test, and deploy software. Leading companies modify their applications daily and regularly push updates to their
