Is Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Truly The Right Path For Your Organization?
Will Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) work for your organization? After all, projects come in different shapes and sizes. Find out here.
The Top 4 Costly Mistakes To Avoid During AWP Transition
Avoid making these top four costly mistakes during your organization’s AWP transition. Learn how to do it right the first time here.
The Ultimate Checklist for an Effective AWP Implementation in Your Organization
Interested in AWP Implementation but not having the time or resources to fully commit? Then read our expert-led, step-by-step guide here.
Developing High-Performing Project Teams through Flexible Training Programs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Some time ago, a friend of mine in a project team from the construction industry reached out to me with concern! Let me give you some perspective. For the last seven years, he has been working as a Project Manager, steering the execution of several high-profile projects for a leading contractor in the Middle […]
Demystifying Power BI dashboards!
A few years back, one of my colleagues from Finance showed me a Power BI dashboard he created. It was a highly comprehensive interactive dashboard with all the bells and whistles. No doubt, I was blown away! I never knew back then that something like this is even remotely possible to create. When I asked […]
Real Time Project Performance Reporting- Is That Even Possible?
You might have heard about real-time project performance reporting or “real-time” data analysis. Is that possible? Are we there yet? The answer is, Yes!! Power BI allows you to analyze data, report your insights in real-time, and automate the whole reporting cycle. Sounds too good to be true, right? I went “WOW” the first time […]
Career Visioning; Build Your Career By Design Not by Chance
Do you have a clear career vision? Do you know where you want to be in your career 10 years from now? Check this video to learn how you can build your career by design, not by chance and why you should seriously think about redefining, redesigning, and rebuilding a career that cultivates the best […]
Share Your Knowledge in Project Controls
I believe your knowledge and expertise is your most precious gift that deserves to be shared. In this video, I share with you the importance of sharing your knowledge in Project Controls no matter how much experience you have or how young or seasoned professional you are. Check out my journey in sharing my knowledge and how you can do the same. Download […]
Adding Value to Your Organization Should be Your #1 Priority in Your Career
Adding value to your organization or the people you serve should be your number 1 priority. Watch this video to figure out why. Download the free audio mp3 podcast of this episode on iTunes. Want more training? Subscribe to Project Control Academy to receive complimentary training videos and resources delivered to your mailbox. Project Control Quotes to Consider: Join Project Control Academy on Instagram for […]
Project Controls Plan Components
Have you ever been assigned to a project and were asked to develop a project related procedure, report, or presentation, but didn’t know exactly how? Wouldn’t it be easier if you were given the structure and elements of your project report or procedure? Watch the video below to learn the Project Controls Plan components, so next […]
How to Calculate Earned Schedule
In this training, I am going to show you how you can calculate the “Earned Schedule”. I assume you already know what “Earned Schedule” is. If not, please make sure that you watch another video that I have prepared for you entitled “Earned Schedule- An improvement to EVM Scheduling Metrics.” To measure Earned Schedule, we […]
Why the EVM Scheduling Metrics Are NOT Reliable!
“Your critical path schedule shows behind schedule. How come your EVM schedule performance indicates an ahead of schedule status?” “What is wrong with your SPI report?” “We are going to finish this project 3 months behind the schedule. Tell me why your SPI is showing a good schedule performance?” Have you ever faced an angry […]
5 Important Lessons Most Project Controllers Learn Too Late in Their Career
After years of working with experienced Project Control teams in various organizations and industries, I believe there are important lessons that most Project Controllers learn too late in their career. Watch this video to learn these top 5 important lessons: Download the free audio mp3 podcast of this episode on iTunes. Like this episode? Please share it so […]
Essential Tools To Master in Project Controls
Summary: There are plenty of tools available today for Project Controllers to help them better manage and control projects. As technology evolves, more tools become available for use. This can become overwhelming as to what tool to choose from for controlling projects. Sometimes, finding and selecting the right tool is a project of its own […]
How to Succeed in Cost Estimating? An interview with Ramani Sundaram
How to succeed in Cost Estimating?! This is a question that can be best answered by a senior cost estimator. I conducted an interview with Ramani Sundaram, a senior cost estimator with 25+ years experience, to share his experience as a cost estimator and provide his insights on Cost Estimating. Before I go to the […]
Top 5 Skills of a Cost Controller
Summary: Have you ever been in a project that finished over budget, and nobody could explain exactly why? Have you ever seen a cost report in a project that only showed the budget versus the expenditures? Have you ever published, or seen a cost report, and had no clue what the cost metrics meant? If […]
How Does a Project Controller Control a Project?
Summary: Have you ever wondered how a Project Controller controls a project? Do you know what the role of a Project Controller is in a project; from its initiation to completion? An effective Project Controls starts early in the project when the project is initiated and continues throughout the project life cycle until the project […]
Execution Of Project Controls: Three key components in project controls that you need to know about
We have prepared a new short video that teaches you about the execution stage in project controls. In this video, you will discover: – The three key components in project controls that are examined in executing a project – Project controls flowchart for the execution of project controls stage – What should be recorded during […]