Herding Cats

OCTOBER 11, 2016

I work in the Software Intensive System of Systems domains in Aerospace, Defense, Enterprise IT (both commercial and government) applying Agile, Earned Value Management, Productive Statistical Estimating (both parametric and Monte Carlo), Risk Management, and Root Cause Analysis with a variety of capabilities. Who's Budget is it Anyway?

Performance Measurement 28

Performance Measurement Aerospace 2006 Estimate 28

Herding Cats

DECEMBER 4, 2017

It is up to the business to put this Value to work to meet their business goals. . This insight helps project management make better decisions throughout the life cycle to increase the probability of delivering the technical solution that meets both the specified requirements and the mission needs (business Value).

2005 37

2005 Performance Measurement Closing Controlling 37

Herding Cats

OCTOBER 12, 2018

This is a serious mistake for any non-trivial project or product that operates in the presence of uncertainty, deadlines, not-t-exceed budgets, and mandatory sets of capabilities that are produced in exchange for money. Progress and Value are measured with the same in Earned Value Management. Technical Performance Measures.

Engineering 32

Engineering Performance Measurement Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management 32

Herding Cats

JUNE 19, 2017

The Cone of Uncertainty as a Technical Performance Measure. If the parameter of interest is not being reduced as needed, go find out why and fix it, or you'll be late, over budget, and the technical outcome unacceptable. The Cone of Uncertainty is the framework for improving the needed performance of the project.

Technical Review 35

Technical Review Performance Measurement Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 35

Herding Cats

AUGUST 27, 2017

This is a recurring theme of #NoEstimates it's a waste to me the developer, I'd rather be coding , I'm not good at estimating , I see no value in my making estimating when you're just going to use them against me when I'm late and over budget. This notion shows that governance is not considered a requirement for the business.

Estimate 46

Estimate Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 46

Herding Cats

JANUARY 22, 2017

When actual measures of cost, schedule, and technical performance are outside the planned cone of uncertainty, corrective actions must be taken to move those uncertanties inside the cone of uncertanty, if the project is going to meet it's cost, schedule, and technical performance goals. . Resources. [1]

Technical Review 28

Technical Review 2005 Estimate Software Review 28

Herding Cats

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

When actual measures of cost, schedule, and technical performance are outside the planned cone of uncertainty, corrective actions must be taken to move those uncertanties inside the cone, if the project is going to meet it's cost, schedule, and technical performance goals. . Resources. [1]

Technical Review 28

Technical Review Estimate 2005 Software Review 28

Herding Cats

JANUARY 17, 2017

When actual measures of cost, schedule, and technical performance are outside the planned cone of uncertainty, corrective actions must be taken to move those uncertanties inside the cone of uncertanty, if the project is going to meet it's cost, schedule, and technical performance goals. .

Technical Review 28

Technical Review 2005 Estimate Software Review 28

Herding Cats

APRIL 16, 2019

Technical Performance Measures (#TPM). Cost, Schedule, and Technical Performance Management (#CSTPM). Governance (#Governance). Managing Government Grant Projects at Arizona Public Service - APS management process for Department of Energy grant for algae CO2 capture project. Project Performance Management.

Technical Review 42

Technical Review Performance Measurement Underperforming Technical Team Governance 42

Workamajig

JANUARY 11, 2021

Approach Analysis : A technique to analyze the various methods that can be used to meet the project's goals. Audit: The process of analyzing a project to ensure that it is being governed as intended. Budget : The sum total of all the money allocated for a project. Note that the budget cost is not the same as the budget.

Underperforming Technical Team 78

Underperforming Technical Team Project Life Cycle Estimate Risk Management 78

Herding Cats

APRIL 30, 2019

We play this role in ERP acquisitions for commercial and government clients . Past Performance is the 1st question - have you done this before and if so, were your efforts successful? You can be late, over budget, and have technical problems, but it can't be a surprise. What were the selection criteria? Why was this a surprise?

Software Review 41

Software Review Technical Review Engineering 2018 41

Wrike

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Organizations that use a methodology: 38% meet budget. 71% meet scope. 68% meet quality standards. 60% meet expected benefits. [4]. VS. Organizations that don’t use a methodology: 31% meet budget. 61% meet scope. 60% meet quality standards. 51% meet expected benefits. [4].

2015 60

2015 Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 60

Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Stigma Against Buffers Buffers are essential for managing uncertainties, yet they often meet resistance, especially in management circles. When buffers are made visible, trust is crucial; without it, their presence can reinforce negative stereotypes, painting them as budget inflators rather than strategic tools.

2016 52

2016 Monitoring Risk Management Healthcare 52

Herding Cats

JANUARY 23, 2018

Determination of physical percent complete is rooted in performance measurement, the comparison of actual performance against an integrated baseline plan consisting of integrated cost, schedule, and technical goals. Earned Value Management (EVM) often anchors such a performance measurement system in DoD programs.

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Performance Measurement Engineering Estimate 44

Herding Cats

MARCH 30, 2019

A system is the combination of elements that function together to produce the technical and operational capabilities required to meet a need. Systems engineering is the art and science of developing operable systems capable of meeting requirements within opposing constraints. Systems Engineering is a Logical way of Thinking.

Software Developers 39

Software Developers Software Development Agile Software 39

Epicflow Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

The Stigma Against Buffers Buffers are essential for managing uncertainties, yet they often meet resistance, especially in management circles. When buffers are made visible, trust is crucial; without it, their presence can reinforce negative stereotypes, painting them as budget inflators rather than strategic tools.

2016 52

2016 Monitoring Risk Management Healthcare 52

MPUG

JUNE 1, 2022

Meaning to say creating value, organizational governance and systems, functions associated with projects, the project environment, and product management considerations all provide the context for how project management could be conducted. Jeff: You know, employees consistent risk evaluation. They did an excellent job.

PMI 59

PMI Software Review Estimate Risk Management 59