The Project Chatter Podcast Why you should listen to podcasts Podcasts are increasing in popularity and the available content is growing so much that it’s becoming such a great source of information. Not only are podcasts entertaining but they’re also a great way to educate yourself. Having a podcast playing during exercise or doing mindless […]
Preparing an Acumen Risk Analysis Schedule
How to create an Acumen Risk Analysis Schedule A reliable Deltek Acumen Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) has three pillars, and the first and most important one is a well-built schedule. An accurate SRA has three components: a quality schedule, well-defined duration/cost uncertainty, and discrete risk events. Again, the most crucial element is a quality schedule. […]
Deltek Cobra Roadmap 2021
If you missed this years Deltek Insight virtual conference, you will have also missed the Cobra Roadmap 2021 news regarding the future goodies that will be on offer in Deltek’s up and coming release of Cobra 8.4, due out somewhere near the end of this year. In response to the pandemic, Deltek offered the first […]
What Kind of Projects Use Earned Value Management?
Does Your Project Use Earned Value Management? You’ve heard about earned value management as a way to track and monitor project performance. But is it right for your project? We’re often asked what kinds of projects get most value out of adopting an EVM system for project management. Every project is unique in its own […]
How To Set Project Objectives
Projects start from a good idea. We need to take that good idea and crystalize it into something a team can work on to deliver. Project objectives are what we use to do that. They help the team understand what needs to be delivered and track progress throughout the project. We set objectives as part […]
Why You Should Use Specialist Firms for Project Management Staffing
You’ve got a vacancy, and you’re wondering what the next steps should be. Before you put that job ad on LinkedIn, let’s talk about project management staffing augmentation, and why you should consider partnering with a company that provides PMO solutions. In our experience, project management staffing is an art as much as a science. […]
When Should You Do Training in Risk Management?
Most companies have a program for risk management training, but when was the last time you looked at it? There are lots of opportunities for full and refresher risk management training in your business, and ensuring your staff are well-equipped to identify and deal with risk is a major factor in ensuring business stability. Risk […]
How to Assign Resources to Roles in Primavera P6
Assigning Resources to Roles in Primavera P6 In many cases, project managers usually create their schedules using trade skills and not individual named resources. So, they schedule work initially using roles assigned to activities. If necessary, later they can then decide which individual resources will fill these roles. In Primavera P6 Professional, you don’t have […]
How to Find The Right PMO Structure for You
The right PMO structure for your business depends on a lot of factors…. But the good news is that one of them will be right for you! The set up of your PMO is as unique and flexible as your business, and you can adapt the team and structure to grow as your project needs […]
What is SPI – Schedule Performance Index?
Schedule Performance Index (SPI) is a term you might have come across in relation to earned value management methods. If your organization uses earned value to track project performance, you might have to calculate and report on SPI regularly. But what exactly is it? In this guide to SPI in project management we’ll cover what […]