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 […]
How to Design A Risk Register
Designing a Risk Register Project risk management is a hot topic here: it seems like every week there’s a world event or shift in the markets that could disrupt (or benefit) projects across a range of industries. The core of all risk management across your organization is to have a robust risk register. But how […]
Video – Adding Columns to the EPS in Primavera P6 EPPM
Adding Columns to your Enterprise Project Structure (EPS) is a useful feature in Primavera P6 EPPM. It allows the organization or users to customize their activity table while, at the same time, displaying the important information that is needed for managing their projects. By adding columns, more data can be displayed. This is helpful for […]
Oracle Releases Primavera P6 Version 20.6 for Cloud Members
Oracle has released Primavera P6 version 20.6 to its Cloud Members. Companies using Primavera P6 EPPM Oracle Cloud enjoy regular releases and updates to the product. These are generally released every month or so and eventually become available as an update nearer the end of the year to those customers that have on premise installations. […]
10 Earned Value Management Interview Questions
Earned Value Management Interview Questions If you’re looking to augment your team with someone who can effectively use Earned Value Management techniques? It’s important to thoroughly test their abilities during the recruitment phase so you are confident they’ll be able to do the job. Whether they’re joining your team as a project controller, a control […]
Video: Creating Portfolios in Primavera P6 EPPM
By creating Portfolios in Primavera P6 EPPM, organizations can adopt a holistic approach by looking at the performance versus return profile of the whole project portfolio. This management strategy helps organizations prepare with what-if’s, contingencies and backup plans. Performance thresholds and tolerance levels can be identified helped by the portfolios’ gathering of real-time metrics. This […]
What is Project Governance?
Project Governance Explained The term ‘governance’ comes from the act of governing. You’ll be familiar with it in relation to what the government does to run your country, but what does it mean in a commercial setting? And in particular, a project setting? Project governance is one part of corporate governance. At its heart, governance […]
5 Cobra Preferences You Should Know About
Cobra Preferences You Need To Know I’m often asked if it’s possible to change Deltek Cobra’s behavior in particular circumstances and these types of questions invariably lead me to the Project Preferences dialog, where a number of default settings control how Cobra responds to certain situations within the project. So, I thought you all might […]
15 Risk Management Interview Questions
Whether you are recruiting for a Business Risk Director, a risk analyst or a team leader with a significant focus on risk management, it’s important to ask the right risk management interview questions to find the best candidate. Here are 15 risk management interview questions that you can use for sourcing the perfect candidate for […]