Create a Rewarding Project Environment When you turn up to work, whether that’s in the office or remotely, you want your workplace to be a nice place to be, don’t you? There has been loads of research over the years about the benefits of creating a rewarding workplace culture where people want to work. It’s […]
Deltek Cobra Integration with Primavera P6 – How To Guide
This article shows how to setup Deltek Cobra integration with Primavera P6. We will take you through the process, step-by-step and complete with screens shots, showing you exactly what you need to do. Overview In summary, the steps to setup Deltek Cobra integration with Primavera P6 are as follows: Install a recent version of Java […]
Management by Exception
When you’ve got a lot on, and you want to avoid information overload, you need a good way of communicating project status without overwhelming stakeholders. Management by exception could be the technique you are looking for. What is management by exception? Management by exception is a way of focusing on making progress on a project […]
Deltek Cobra Support
Need Deltek Cobra support? Or support for Acumen Fuse and Risk? Ten Six can help! Before we look at some of our options available to you, let’s first understand the different kinds of product support Deltek offers for their software tools. Like many software companies, Deltek has a product lifecycle approach to support. This support […]
3 Scheduling Risks and How to Avoid Them
Scheduling practices can be a major source of project risk. Here are three of the most common scheduling risks that crop up when teams are putting together project plans. And, as we like to give you actionable advice, we’ve also suggested some solutions for how you can prevent these challenges from putting your projects at […]
6 Extras To Include in Your Project Schedule
Building out a project schedule is a lot of work, and even the most comprehensive work breakdown structures sometimes miss out a few items here and there. That’s why we have pulled together this list of six topics that frequently get left out of scope. The tasks still need to be done, and if they […]
3 Limitations of Earned Value (EV) and How to Overcome Them
Earned Value Management (EVM) is a requirement for many government contracts, and specified by many clients looking to secure project teams to deliver their work. If you are taking your first steps into Earned Value (EV) to meet the demands of your clients, it’s worth understanding a little about the limitations of the system so […]
Are You Still Using the Primavera P6 SDK or API?
There are a lot of Primavera P6 users who are still using the Primavera P6 SDK or API. And, for many this may work great for their specific use cases. But Oracle, for a long time now, has been trying to move users away from both of these older technologies. The Oracle message is clear, […]
5 Benefits of a Flexible Workforce
Do you want greater staff retention, the ability to deliver projects faster and lower overheads? Of course. A flexible workforce is the answer. Making the best use of your people gives you a competitive advantage and lets you complete projects faster while creating a culture where work/life balance is respected. Before we look at some […]
Planned Value and Earned Value: What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between Planned Value (PV) and Earned Value (EV)? If you’ve got team members asking you this, or you are trying to work it out for yourself, look no further! In this article, we’ll answer the question: “How do you calculate EV and PV?” and give you a worked example for both […]