Project Management
EARLY WARNING SIGNS OF PROJECT TROUBLES OBSERVABLE AT KICK-OFF MEETINGS
It is often said that nobody goes out looking for trouble. That may be true. But sometimes you must go out looking, not just for trouble, but for signs that trouble may be lying ahead. This applies, particularly to projects. We can often tell, even from the Kick-off Meeting (KOM), if the project is headed…
Read MorePRODUCTIVITY NORMS AND HOW TO USE THEM
“We used standard norms to estimate productivity and activity durations, but the project is still behind schedule.” You probably have heard that before. Yes, you have used norms to develop estimates and plan the project. You have resourced the project as planned. Why is the project behind schedule?
Read MoreSCHEDULE FORECASTING MADE SIMPLE
I do not intend to conduct extensive review of forecasting and trend analysis methods. Those are widely available in literature. I intend to present to busy practitioners like myself, a simple, easy-to-use, and reliable forecasting method that they can use, without having to be techie or math whiz to do so!
Read MoreDO YOU WANT TO EMPLOY A PLANNING ENGINEER? HERE IS WHAT TO LOOK FOR.
So, you want to employ a planning engineer? Or you want to employ an MS Project, Primavera or Suretrack user? Do you know the difference? Well, many people do not.
Read MoreMost Recovery Plans Don’t Recover Projects. Here Is How To Make Them Do.
Most project managers, planning and project control personnel have been in the uncomfortable situation of having to explain to the client why the project is running behind schedule. This is often followed by the demand or promise to present a recovery plan (RP) outlining the strategies for bringing the project back on track.
Read MoreWelcome to My WordPress Blog
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to my blog. I have been involved in leadership of faith-based, not-for-profit organizations for over 35 years, including training, developing and mentoring younger leaders. I have also been involved in both premarital and post-marital counselling. We have also been facilitating discussion groups for couples for about…
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