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Planning & Scheduling through the Gates

Project 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 (Compa

17 May 2017 · Rufran Frago · 4 min read

Risk-based Management Framework

A 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 t

12 May 2017 · Rufran Frago · 5 min read

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Project Management: Centralized vs. Decentralized Delivery

There 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

3 May 2017 · Alan Zucker · 5 min read

The USACE CPM Schedule Specification

The 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 Go

16 Apr 2017 · Rafael Davila · 12 min read

Reorganizations: Managing Your Feelings

A 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:

5 Apr 2017 · Alan Zucker · 5 min read

Recommended Steps to Effective Gate 1 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 s

12 Mar 2017 · Rufran Frago · 4 min read

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Powerful Words, “I Don’t Know”

“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

4 Mar 2017 · Alan Zucker · 5 min read

Guide to Gate 1 Interactive Planning

Interactive 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

26 Feb 2017 · Rufran Frago · 7 min read

Making Sense of Agile

There 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 companie

6 Feb 2017 · Alan Zucker · 5 min read