Tools for Root Cause Analysis We work with a lot of companies who are going through the process of earned value management certification and who need to evidence that their system is set up to identify issues and act on them. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is one of the main techniques that contractors need to […]
Behavioral Interview Questions for Project Managers
Behavioral Interview Questions for Project Managers Every detail matters when it comes to successfully completing a project. But what about when it comes to your career? If you’re looking for a new role, you need to be just as prepared and meticulous in your approach – especially when it comes to behavioral interview questions. Interviews […]
Calculating Worst Case EAC from Schedule Realignment in P6
Calculate the Worst Case EAC in P6 Primavera P6 Professional’s Earned Value Management (EVM) features can capture an under-performing projects key data values that are needed to forecast the total project expense, including worst case schedule realignment costs. Let’s take a look at this. Project managers need to keep a close eye on their costs […]
Complex Systems and the Darnall-Preston Complexity Index
The Darnall-Preston Complexity Index Understanding and leading complex systems (such as a project) require a firm understanding of systems that have been developed from other industries and areas that can be adapted to project management to make projects much easier to manage. For this to be possible, project managers and team members must understand what […]
What Does a Schedule Consultant Do?
A schedule consultant, also known as a master scheduling consultant or a scheduler, is someone who designs and implements scheduling systems. They will typically be in charge of setting up and configuring the scheduling tools for one or more projects or programs, and documenting how the set-up has been achieved. In an earned value management […]
9 Items to Include in Variance Reporting
Variance Reporting If you work in an earned value management environment, or are going through the process for system certification, you’ll be familiar with the idea of variance reporting. It’s a requirement of the EIA-748 guidelines which expect project teams to identify variances, put plans in place to address them and then implement the plans. […]
Why You Need Primavera P6 Scheduling Services
If you’re looking for a way to streamline your project management, consider using Primavera P6 scheduling services. Here’s what you need to know about this valuable resource. If you’re a project manager, then you know how important it is to have a good schedule. After all, the schedule is what ensures that your project stays […]
Video: How Does Primavera P6 Calculate the Critical Path?
Need to know how Primavera P6 calculates the Critical Path and float? We’ve produced a short video that shows you the theory behind this and how Primavera P6 does its calculations. You can also read a summary of it below. What is the Critical Path Method? The Critical Path Method (CPM) is the process […]
5 Core Roles for Project Teams
Core Roles for Project Teams Project teams can be just a few people or many hundreds of people, working across many professional disciplines. However, here are some core roles for project teams that are required on every team. 1. Project Manager Every project needs a project manager, but you might actually have more than one. […]
Setting the Frozen Forecast in Deltek Cobra
Frozen Forecast in Deltek Cobra One of the most frustrating challenges in operating an Earned Value Management System (EVMS), is holding constant an Estimate at Completion (EAC). The challenge is, that the nature of the EAC- Actual Costs (Actuals) plus Estimates to Complete (ETC) will, by nature, change each period due to the value of […]