Herding Cats

MAY 16, 2019

No matter the domain, the engineering development process, these concepts are applicable. Call me when you find a customer who thinks it is cheaper to not plan and forecast the short, medium, and long term expected performance in exchange for a planned cost, delivered at the needed date to fulfill the business mission.

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ProProfs Project Management

MARCH 18, 2020

In simple terms, the Project Management process is the art of managing all components of a project from starting to closure using a structured scientific methodology. Let’s learn about the whole process while discussing 5 project management steps of a project life cycle. The processes in this phase are: . Initiating.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 23, 2021

The schedule performance index was created to eliminate the guesswork and give a specific, quantifiable answer to the question, as well as show where improvements need to be made for maximum efficiency. What Is the Schedule Performance Index? The SPI itself is a ratio of earned value to planned (or actual) value.

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nTask

APRIL 28, 2021

To generate a clear business case, organizations need to write business operations with sustainability in mind, which can be done by the following two steps: Document their business processes. Implement effective process improvement techniques for sustainability. At the core of every business are business processes.

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Techno-PM

MARCH 28, 2022

What is ITIL® 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan, and Improve? ITIL® 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan, and Improve is a new qualification that reflects the increased importance of strategy in today's digital world. The purpose of the framework is to provide organizations with a plan that they can use to manage their service desk.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Performance reporting provides that information by putting performance measurement, quality assurance and accountability data in context. Performance reports (like a project status report) do more than just show key performance indicators. What Is Performance Reporting? Learn More! Types of Reports.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Baseline An original plan for measuring performance and tracking changes. Benchmarking Identifying a project performance indicator or practice, then assessing it against industry standards or best practices. Capacity Planning To identify the number of resources (e.g., process, policy, practices, perceptions, etc.)

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 1, 2023

That can mean reducing waste or even automating processes to keep production teams focused on more important tasks while the smaller tasks are taken off their plate. Lead time can be measured by adding the order process time with the production lead time and the delivery lead time.

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Wrike

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The primary output of a schedule management plan is the project schedule , an essential component of a comprehensive project plan. A thorough schedule management plan is essential for project progress and success. . However, even after careful planning and scheduling, projects can deviate from the plan.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 14, 2024

The strategy canvas helps in understanding the current state of competition and guides the process of value innovation by highlighting areas where the company can differentiate itself while creating new value for customers. Continuous Improvement : – Value innovation is not a one-time event but an ongoing process.

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Wrike

JULY 29, 2023

Strategic planning plays a crucial role in the success of any business. However, developing a strategic plan from scratch can be a daunting and time-consuming task. In this article, we will explore the importance of strategic planning in business and delve into the details of using a business roadmap template effectively.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

What these programs do is help project managers to plan, execute and close their project. The Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) states that a PMIS is “an information system consisting of the tools and techniques used to gather, integrate, and disseminate the outputs of project management processes.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 11, 2024

It helps in strategic planning by highlighting opportunities for creating a “blue ocean” of uncontested market space, where competition is irrelevant or minimal. Identify areas where your company is performing well compared to competitors and areas where there is room for improvement. Value: Moderate.

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Herding Cats

MARCH 17, 2019

Business, Technical, Systems, Risk, and Project Management. Managment Processes. Capabilities Based Planning. Capabilities Based Planning (V2). Deliverables Based Planning. Integrated Master Plan: The Foundation of Program Success , College of Performance Management, May 21, 2014. Flawless Execution.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

We will explore how the project management control process and systems are the backbone of project success, providing structure, oversight, and direction to ensure that projects are executed and aligned with organizational goals and values. This supports setting up the crucial aspects of project governance components.

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Herding Cats

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

We’ve all heard that large numbers of projects fail because of poor planning or poor project management. First, we must recognize that without a clear and concise description of done, the only measures of progress are the passage of time, consumption of resources, and production of technical features. Follow the plan.

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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. References below. .

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Entry

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Step 2: Create the Project Plan. The project plan is the core of your project and needs to involve all of the stakeholders and gain their buy-in. The project plan should provide direction over the project’s lifespan. Review the plan with status updates. Define how to address risks should they arise.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

In the constantly changing field of project management, it is essential to know and be familiar with the system for value delivery - it is a necessary part of your strategic planning and business success. Organizations can optimize project performance and outcomes by integrating these functions into a cohesive framework.

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Herding Cats

DECEMBER 29, 2017

To make some conjecture that some process will fix the problem - Estimates are the smell of dysfunction and NOT Estimating will fix that dysfunction - is naive at best and willfully ignorant of Root Cause Analysis at worse. Avoid Verbal Orders is a critical process in any critical situation. Measures of Performance.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 14, 2022

The quality of your work can make or break a project, which is why a quality management plan is so important. Let’s explore the impact a quality management plan can have on a project, how to make one and look at some templates to get you started. What Is a Quality Management Plan? Get started today for free.

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Herding Cats

MARCH 31, 2017

Practices and Process are Fads. A Process is a series of steps and decisions involved in the way work is completed. Here's my version in the form of questions that when answered form the foundation for the Practices and Processes. What does Done look like in units of measure meaningful to the decision makers?

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ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 21, 2020

You winged the entire project execution process, and now the theory of it all is taking a toll on you. . An assumption in project management refers to assuming about possible factors or situations that may occur in the project planning process that it may actually happen. Performance Measurement Baseline.

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Herding Cats

OCTOBER 12, 2018

It is applied through the application of systems engineering processes within a managed lifecycle working with a number of other management, engineering, and specialist disciplines. Along with the Technical Performance Measures are three other measures needed to assess progress to plan and production of Value.

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Herding Cats

OCTOBER 1, 2016

For software, this can be value produced (assuming we have a unit of measure for that value in the for of effectiveness, performance, key performance parameters, or technical performance measures ). DP6Jw is an overview of this process. The plan can be the temperature of the room. https://goo.gl/DP6Jw

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Herding Cats

MAY 1, 2017

Performance–Based Project Management ® integrates five critical program management process areas with – Cost, Schedule, and Technical Performance Measures. The inclusion of Technical Performance Measures (TPM) separates this approach from conventional methods based solely on managing cost and schedule.

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Techno-PM

AUGUST 23, 2021

What is performance reporting? Performance reporting is the process of collecting and analyzing data about a company's performance. Performance reports provide an in-depth analysis of how well the company has done over time, its strengths, and weaknesses, and how it compares to other companies in its industry.

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Techno-PM

AUGUST 23, 2021

What is performance reporting? Performance reporting is the process of collecting and analyzing data about a company's performance. Performance reports provide an in-depth analysis of how well the company has done over time, its strengths, and weaknesses, and how it compares to other companies in its industry.

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Techno-PM

JULY 5, 2023

It also helps keep the project on budget and reduces the risk of project failure. From planning to execution, we will provide insights into the best practices that organizations can adopt to ensure their projects consistently deliver high levels of quality. This could include team members, clients, or vendors.

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Techno-PM

JULY 5, 2023

It also helps keep the project on budget and reduces the risk of project failure. From planning to execution, we will provide insights into the best practices that organizations can adopt to ensure their projects consistently deliver high levels of quality. This could include team members, clients, or vendors.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 22, 2022

Often in this case, people do not have a sense of the big picture – for if they did, they would be clearer on risks, trends, and inevitabilities that could be at work and will eventually bring change. Productivity and Performance should be improved from the Late Status Quo. There may be no sense of a need for a change.

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Herding Cats

JUNE 19, 2017

The Cone of Uncertainty as a Technical Performance Measure. Uncertainty creates Risk. Risk management requires active reduction of risk. Active reduction requires we have a desired reduction goal, perform the work, and measure progress toward the rduction goal. Measure of Effectiveness.

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Techno-PM

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Project Execution is a project management strategy that incorporates continuous processes and activities to monitor, control, and communicate progress on projects. Planning (understanding the scope) 2. Designing (developing action plans) 3. The execution phase in a project plan has two main parts: control and communications.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

By implementing an effective operational excellence strategy, companies can streamline their processes, optimize performance, and achieve sustainable growth. At its core, operational excellence is about continuously improving processes, eliminating non-value-added activities, and delivering consistent value to customers.

Healthcare 36

Healthcare Retail Technical Review Sustainability 36

Herding Cats

AUGUST 12, 2017

KPPs have a threshold or objective value that characterize the major drivers of performance that are considered Critical to Customer (CTC). Technical Performance Measures (TPM) – are attributes that determine how well a system or system element is satisfying or expected to satisfy a technical requirement or goal. Scalability.

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Wrike

MARCH 4, 2021

You will learn to write a vendor management plan, choose a suitable vendor management system, and implement vendor management best practices. . It’s a process that includes tracking, measuring, reviewing, and aligning their goals with your organization to ensure a profitable partnership. Reviewing performance .

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Techno-PM

JULY 5, 2023

It also helps keep the project on budget and reduces the risk of project failure. From planning to execution, we will provide insights into the best practices that organizations can adopt to ensure their projects consistently deliver high levels of quality. This could include team members, clients, or vendors.

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