The resources file in Deltek Cobra can be developed as a simple list or something more complex. You can also create a Deltek Cobra resource hierarchy. Deltek Cobra Resource Hierarchy In this video, we going to walk you through some of the options for creating a hierarchy within your resource list. What you’ll learn here […]
Are You Experiencing Schedule Delays? You May Have A Productivity Problem
Productivity can be one of the main drivers for determining project performance. Our definition of productivity is how fast we can complete the work on a project. You can imagine as productivity is impacted, the speed at which work is completed can be slowed causing schedule delays on even the best-planned projects. All process improvement […]
Understanding the Primavera P6 – USACE Mandatory Requirements
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has Primavera P6 mandatory requirements for the submission of all Oracle Primavera P6 Professional schedules. Let’s take a look that these USACE Primavera P6 mandatory requirements and better understand their purpose and benefits. Studying scheduling guidelines is helpful, as there is usually a wealth of knowledge and […]
Using a PMO in Strategic Planning
Using a PMO in strategic planning. If you want to move the discussion away from strategic alignment for projects and towards strategic execution – doing the work that will help you meet your business goals instead of just talking about it – then strategic planning is essential. The Project Management Office (PMO) has a huge […]
8 Benefits of Risk Management (Beyond Project Control)
Risk management is a core leadership approach that ensures any potential threats to success are identified and dealt with before they derail your project. For a project manager, risk management is a key process for project control. Armed with a risk log and a switched on team, the project manager can plan for any eventuality. […]
How To Assess Your PMO’s Performance
How do you assess your PMO’s Performance? Project leaders typically spend a lot of time monitoring the progress of their projects and programs: understandably so, as that’s where the value comes from. However, as Project Management Office leaders, wouldn’t it be good to know that your function is successful too? Assessing your PMO’s performance is […]
What’s New in Deltek Cobra 8.1?
As we say goodbye to 2016, we get to greet a new version of Deltek Cobra for the new year. Deltek Cobra 8.1. This new release builds on all the great things that Deltek did when they released the first Cobra 8 back in June of 2016 along with the new 8.0 family of IPM products. […]
PMO Trends To Watch In 2017
Here are what we see as the PMO trends to watch for in 2017. At this time of year we like to reflect on what’s happened in the market over the last 12 months and also look forward to what’s coming. In PMO terms, at the moment every year feels like a seismic shift. This […]
Roper Technologies Buys Deltek for $2.8B
Deltek announced on December 6th, that it is being acquired for $2.8 Billion. Private equity firm Thoma Bravo which purchased Deltek in 2012 has now sold the company to Roper Technologies (NYSE:ROP). Deltek will still operate as separate company within Roper Technologies and maintain it’s brand and product names, strategy and global team. In addition, […]
Oracle’s Primavera Global Business Unit is Gone
As part of the assimilation into Oracle, the Primavera Global Business Unit is no more. Don’t worry, Primavera P6 is not going anywhere, the business unit has been renamed to the Oracle Construction and Engineering Global Business Unit (CEGBU). This move reflects Oracle’s acquisitions over the past few years including Skire (now Primavera Unifier), Instantis […]