Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Problem solving and decision-making are important skills for business and life. Problem-solving often involves decision-making, and decision-making is especially important for management and leadership.
Management Skills Pyramid
To be successful, there are many skills a manager needs to master. I adapted Kammy Hatnes’ pyramid structure to show the increasingly difficult management skills you must master at each…
Better Estimates
Stakeholders don’t like suprises, especially when it comes to project costs. It’s worth taking the time to carefully estimate the business analysis phase of the project. Here are five…
Strategies for Project Recovery
A new study shows that more than a third of projects are at risk and, not surprising, a key factor for recovering troubled projects is the actions of the…
Pareto’s Principle – The 80-20 Rule
In 1906, Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto created a mathematical formula to describe the unequal distribution of wealth in his country, observing that twenty percent of the people owned eighty percent…
What and When to Use The Project Management Tools?
Here are examples and explanations of four commonly used tools in project planning and project management, namely: Brainstorming, Fishbone Diagrams, Critical Path Analysis Flow Diagrams, and Gantt Charts. Additionally and…
7 Step to Monte Carlo
Applying Monte Carlo methods to risk analysis does not need to be complex, and it should not be feared or avoided. Following these seven simple steps can help ensure robust…
The Seven Sins of Deadly Meetings
Sin #1: People don’t take meetings seriously. They arrive late, leave early, and spend most of their time doodling. Salvation: Adopt Intel’s mind-set that meetings are real work.
Kenapa Nilai EE (Engineer Estimate) Sering Berbeda Jauh Dengan Penawar Terendah?
Seringkali kita melihat adanya perbedaan yang menarik untuk dikaji antara perhitungan biaya oleh estimator dan penawar terendah pada saat tender. Belum ada penelitian tentang masalah ini di Indonesia, sehingga…
Kompetensi Dalam Mengelola Proyek yang Kompleks
Proyek adalah unik termasuk dalam hal kompleksitasnya. Diperlukan kompetensi khusus dalam menghadapi dan mengelola proyek yang kompleks. Pengetahuan ini diperlukan dalam rangka membentuk tim proyek yang tangguh serta mampu…