Morning all, I've got an activity whose predecessor has completed but in the predecessor tab it says 'lag finish' and it several days later pushing out a date artificially. I can't seem to find any explanation as to how this is calculated. Screen ...
There is a new Group in LinkedIn named EOT Training Academy.It started yesterday and there are aleady 1,800 active members.The group is open to anyone interested in learning Delay Analysis methods and HOW to apply them.The training programme derives ...
We have supported two initiatives focused on celebrating the 20th anniversary of the launch of Earned Schedule in 2003. Earned Schedule (ES) resolved the long-standing dilemma of the EVM schedule indicators providing inaccurate information for late p...
Hello Folks,Can you please advise for a filter that highlights activities exists in baseline but not in live schedule.ThanksDavood
s it "a thing"? that GCs like to kick small subs off because they like to spend that subs bond money = more that way. It seems like I have seen that enough to make me suspicious = kicked off due to schedule, usually. Seems mainly on private jobs, no...
Hi everyone,Is there solution ti import (through Excel) risks to large number of activities in P6 schedule?Similar to importing of activities and/or resources, I would like to define several different risks and then instead of using manual method in ...
Hi everyone,Is there solution ti import (through Excel) risks to large number of activities in P6 schedule?Similar to importing of activities and/or resources, I would like to define several different risks and then instead of using manual method in ...
Vladimir, Rafael,How do you suggest to handle activities that are finished but they have remaining quatities?Explanations:I do not use earned value to track work. 99.99% contracts, either Design and Built, either Build will have bill of quantities wh...
Construction planner and scheduler Frank Lee was at it again. He was in the process of creating and developing another phantom project schedule for the Project Control Manager. The initiative started when the Project Manager complained to the Project...
For a thief, a good security system is a threat. To a security guard, that same system is an opportunity to lessen the risk of robbery and to increase the chance of catching the thieves.A person’s perspective depends on which side of the fence he is ...
Fed up with adverts from software companies and consultancies that are going to change the world of Planning and solve all your project problems? This series of occasional articles promises nothing but thought provoking questions on how well we under...
It is a common phenomenon. Something happens, usually something bad. Daily meetings are organized. Anyone connected with the event is there—from senior executives to junior staff. There is incredible focus. Then, the triggering issue is resolved...
1. Problem or Opportunity StatementThe PMO has been assigned the supervision of two hospitals, and they have to produce a Class 3 Estimate for the projects as a single estimate, as part of the internal assurance process. As part of a bilateral agreem...
Go to Boston. In the Beacon Hill neighborhood, you will find the Paramount Restaurant. The Paramount is both a great eating experience and a fine example of Lean production. The restaurant was opened in 1937. Its unusual service policy that is pr...
Construction planner and scheduler Frank Lee was at it again. He was in the process of creating and developing another phantom project schedule for the Project Control Manager. The initiative started when the Project Manager complained to the Project...
Mark is boarding a plane and heard one passenger in front remarked in jest that the chance of the aircraft reaching its destination is 50%.It is just a joke to him because he is a serious risk practitioner. The statement demonstrates the probability ...
Recently, my wife and I took a trip. We were at the airport. Our flight was delayed. She was sitting with her back to the window and checking the flight’s status on her iPhone. She said that we should start boarding in 5 minutes. I looked out the...
I spent most of my career in management, leading teams in fast-paced, ever-changing companies. I have a lot of experience with organizational change. I led teams through reorganizations. I have also been reorganized. Change is often necessary. To...
What are we doing? And why are we doing it? These are the first two critical questions that must be asked at the start of every project. However, they often go unanswered!The nominal “what” is often provided. Implement a new system. Launch a new prog...
A picture is worth a thousand words. Projects can generate a lot of data. Large, mature organizations generally have the tools to capture, store, and analyze this information effectively. However, small and less mature organizations and those leadin...