The most used organization structures can be grouped into the following categories: Functional organizations; Matrix organizations Projectized organizations. In which type of organization does the project manager have the maximum authority? In so called “strong matrix organization” or in a...
Read moreIf I had to suggest the best books to read about project management, I would certainly recommend the following four books; I studied them (not only read): This is one of the most important book in the field, it is...
Read moreA Gantt chart is the best known and simple tool used in project management; beginners tend to develop the Gantt chart too simplistically. By adopting some project management “techniques”, we can develop a more robust and meaningful Gantt chart for...
Read moreProject controls is the heart of project management. I wish present my blog: “beyond project controls“. Why this title? Project controls has so many implications that it is difficult to mark the borders; however it expands continually, like any other discipline. Read more…
Basis of Earned Value Management (EVM) EVM recognizes the strict interdependence between time and costs in project management and it is, therefore, the most powerful methodology to track, in an integrated manner, time-costs-performance, giving to project managers a meaningful tool Read more…
Introduction In order to understand the difference of the two roles, it’s necessary first understanding some concepts: A “product” (service and/or product) must be designed and built before reaching the market; this is the project execution phase, which is under responsibility of Read more…
The importance of project controls in the TCM (AACEI) model. Introduction TCM is a comprehensive model to manage the companies “assets”, through a structured project management approach. The importance of project controls An “asset” must be designed, “constructed”, managed during Read more…
The project manager or a project director is responsible ultimately of the project success: this entails being focusing on delivering, which, in turn, entails execution and performance. Project coordinator is primarily responsible of streamlining the project management processes and of guarantying proper communication across Read more…
A brief introduction from a project/contract management perspective (not “legal”), as I am a chartered civil engineer, certified in cost engineering. “Time is of the essence” means that “time” is a key factor in performing the duties described in the Read more…
If a Client wishes the full implementation of an EVM system, he should design the project controls system well in advance, before the tender phase, in order to translate it into the contractual requirements and into the instructions to bidders. Read more…
Abstract The Project’s Owner must play a different role, by leading the strategic project planning to setup and implement the most suitable project management system in order to guarantee the success of the capital investment project. Strategic project planning phase Strategic project planning of a Read more…