As the founder of the Project Management Research Institute which is a not-for-profit organization focusing on project management research, development,…
Why traditional project success criteria are still relevant today?
During one of my training programs, a project manager said ‘I am not getting acceptance for my project. What should…
AACEI’s TCM vs PMI’s PMBOK
One of the things that drew me to WRENCH was its insistence on standardization. As someone who has long been…
Organizational structures
These days a great deal is written about how to effectively manage the stakeholders of a construction project. We are…
The art of managing project stakeholders
Why stakeholder mapping is a critical for your project sucess? In my previous post on this topic I talked about how being able…
The importance of good work breakdown structure
“Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a deliverable-oriented grouping of work.” Project Management Body ofKnowledge (PMBOK), Version 6. When starting a project from ground zero,…
Applying Earned Value Management successfully
When is Earned Value Management (EVM) applicable? We say: in every single construction project. We are not the only ones…
The Project Management Body Of Knowledge (PMBOK) structure
Projects Projects are temporary endeavors (have specific start and end dates), delivering unique products or services. Project and development life…
Multifaceted demands on a project manager
Demands on a Project Manager Projects are strategic in nature, so are the demands on a project manager. Organizational success,…
Project cost management
Project cost management comprises of planning, estimating, budgeting and controlling of project costs. Plan cost management Cost management plan Estimate…