They say that a picture paints a thousand words, and that’s certainly true in project and portfolio management. Hence the strong need for visual project progress reports. Enterprise project management tools give you the option of creating visual dashboards and tailored reports with graphs and charts. These might feel like a bit of effort to […]
So You Want To Be A Project Analyst?
Projects are delivered by a team. While the project manager might lead that team, the individuals in the team are made up from specialist project delivery roles and subject matter experts. The project analyst falls into the former category. On complex projects, there is often a lot of detailed work to do to maintain project […]
Video – What is Negative Float?
Negative Float appears in a schedule when the early dates of an activity are later than the late dates. It typically indicates a missed date somewhere along the Critical Path. In nearly every case where there is Negative Float in a schedule, it will be due to a Constraint somewhere on the Critical Path. This […]
Earned Value Management (EVM) Explained in Layman’s Terms
Earned Value Management (EVM) is a systematic program/project management process that helps managers to measure program performance. In government contracting, the guideline used in setting up and implementing EVM is EIA-748 Earned Value Management Guidelines. Earned Value Management (EVM) removes the guesswork from program performance by using a program’s performance metrics to provide accurate data. […]
Deltek Announces Acumen 8.6 Cumulative Update 08
Deltek just released Acumen 8.6 Cumulative Update 08 and presented it, along with a look at what’s to come in version 8.7 at Virtual Deltek Insight 2020. Acumen 8.6 Cumulative Update 08 was released on September 4 and includes the following enhancements. IMPDAR Schedule Export Enhancements – Task ID When you export .mpp or Project […]
A 7-Step Checklist for Project Governance
7-Step Checklist for Project Governance Project governance makes the difference between knowing what’s going on and making decisions in the absence of information. When executives are fully involved in project governance, they have access to data that helps them make the best choices for the organization. They can shape how a project evolves, and how […]
Learn Power BI for P6
Ten Six Partner, Mustang Technologies is offering a 2-hour Online Power BI for P6 Training Session Sept 17th, 2020 at 10am Central Only $99 Learn to develop a Schedule Health and Performance Report based on DCMA’s 14-Point Assessment Guidelines using Power BI for P6 (PBI). This report extracts data directly from the P6 DB and […]
How to Quickly Implement a PMO
Implement a PMO Quickly It’s often moments of uncertainty or shifts in the market that cause businesses to think again about their project priorities. Sometimes, projects that looked good six months ago are no longer viable, following a change in the socioeconomic situation. Sometimes, you’ll want to quickly implement new initiatives to take advantage of […]
Video – Developing a WBS in Primavera P6
A WBS in Primavera P6 is the cornerstone in the planning of a multi-step project as it defines the project scope. It is a hierarchical tree structure that outlines the project and breaks it down into smaller, more manageable portions, visually detailing the deliverables within a project. A WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) is built by […]
3 Aspects of Scope Management
Scope Management You’ve started work on a new project, but what exactly is involved in getting to ‘done’? That question is answered by understanding what’s in scope. Project scope means the tasks, activities, elements and deliverables that make up the work required to meet the success criteria for the project. When the project scope is […]