budget « A PM's workshop

BUFD, NUFD and RUFD

By Eugenio, on August 19th, 2009

Given the uniqueness of the projects, this classification offers a good system for understanding the correct (technical) approach. However, the choice shall be taken considering the real options [...]

Risk and history

By Eugenio, on August 17th, 2009

Delacroix

Any reasonable attempt for measuring risks is based on history. The project is made by people. This requires dealing with each person history, both technical and personal.

Choosing the methodology, tools and then setting up procedures are tasks that must be matched with the “available” people. The first and most important homework for management (sponsors [...]

Managing Risks and Stakeholders

By Eugenio, on August 6th, 2009

Stakeholders are the major sources of risks.

A good chart remains essential

In order to frame this provocative statement, some citations are useful:
Stakeholders:“Individuals and organizations that are actively involved in the project, or whose interests may be positively or negatively affected as a result of project execution or project completion. They may also exert influence over [...]

Contingencies & Risks

By Eugenio, on August 5th, 2009

“Contingency / workaround plans”, or “Exception plan” [3] should be viewed as a stem of the Risk Plan. A bud, which can sprout quickly and strongly, because it has all the information (DNA, if you have a boy who loves biology) is contained in the [...]