Herding Cats

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

I came across a post on Twitter that led me to the blog post 3 Questions You Need to Ask at Your Next Meeting. The three questions are the foundation for any meeting, but they're critical to the success of project work as well - no matter the domain, context, or development method. Please subscribe to their newsletter. Resources .

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Herding Cats

OCTOBER 11, 2016

I work in the Software Intensive System of Systems domains in Aerospace, Defense, Enterprise IT (both commercial and government) applying Agile, Earned Value Management, Productive Statistical Estimating (both parametric and Monte Carlo), Risk Management, and Root Cause Analysis with a variety of capabilities.

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Performance Measurement Aerospace 2006 Estimate 28

nTask

APRIL 28, 2021

Once a current performance measure has been determined, you can define your ideal situation based on meeting or surpassing standard requirements. Next lay out a clear framework that will take you from your current performance to your ideal situation, potential.

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Sustainability Process Underperforming Technical Team Lean 120

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are there projects missing deadlines, going over budget, or failing to meet expectations within your organization? A Project Management Office (PMO) is a centralized department within an organization that standardizes the governance of projects. You're not alone. What is a Project Management Office?

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ProProfs Project Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Whether you have to attend an online meeting with overseas team members or track your productivity using an app- technology has made our lives easier. . Remote teams, employees, and resources also need proper technological support for delivering the best performance. Is new technology hurting our productivity?

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Discover the importance of organizational governance systems, delve into essential project-associated functions, learn how to navigate the project environment, and ensure you are communicating and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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Government Governance Technical Review Sustainability 52

Herding Cats

DECEMBER 4, 2017

It is up to the business to put this Value to work to meet their business goals. . This insight helps project management make better decisions throughout the life cycle to increase the probability of delivering the technical solution that meets both the specified requirements and the mission needs (business Value).

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Henny Portman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Prerequisites for portfolio management In the first article, Steve Butler delves into portfolio governance. The primary goal of governance in portfolio management is to ensure that processes are established to define, align, authorize, and control portfolio elements, while also supporting overall governance decision-making activities.

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Technical Review Software Review Government Governance 52

Wrike

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Organizations that use a methodology: 38% meet budget. 71% meet scope. 68% meet quality standards. 60% meet expected benefits. [4]. VS. Organizations that don’t use a methodology: 31% meet budget. 61% meet scope. 60% meet quality standards. 51% meet expected benefits. [4]. 3% use PRINCE2.

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2015 Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 60

Herding Cats

APRIL 30, 2019

We play this role in ERP acquisitions for commercial and government clients . Past Performance is the 1st question - have you done this before and if so, were your efforts successful? What are the Measures of Effectiveness for each Capabilities to meet the business and technical goals. What were the selection criteria?

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Software Review Technical Review 2018 Engineering 41

Herding Cats

AUGUST 12, 2017

These measures are attributes that assure the system has the capability and capacity to perform. They are an assessment of the system to assure it meets the design requirements to satisfy the Measures of Effectiveness.

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Performance Measurement Estimate Risk Defining 39

Herding Cats

JANUARY 23, 2018

Determination of physical percent complete is rooted in performance measurement, the comparison of actual performance against an integrated baseline plan consisting of integrated cost, schedule, and technical goals. Earned Value Management (EVM) often anchors such a performance measurement system in DoD programs.

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Technical Review Performance Measurement Engineering Estimate 44

Herding Cats

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

There are Five major conditions the IMP must meet: Complete – Reflects the entire contract scope of work. Transparent – Comprehensible display of what needs to be done and how completion is measured. Once the Events list is agreed to, the team should ensure each Event meets the guidelines for an IMP Event.

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Planning Software Review Government Governance 42

Herding Cats

DECEMBER 5, 2017

We're working on a White Paper for the Joint Space Cost Council which is an organization composed of government (NRO, NASA, USAF, and others) and industry representatives with an interest in space. Our topic is Increasing the Probability of Program Success Thorugh Continuous Risk Management. . Risk Management is How Adults Manage Projects.

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Aerospace Estimate Governance Government 37

Herding Cats

OCTOBER 12, 2018

In Earned Value Management paradigm, progress is always measured as physical percent complete. This physical percent complete is measured as compliance with the Technical Performance Measures of the outcomes of the work efforts, that consume the budget for that work. Technical Performance Measures.

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Engineering Performance Measurement Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management 32

Herding Cats

JUNE 19, 2017

The Cone of Uncertainty as a Technical Performance Measure. The Cone of Uncertainty as a Technical Performance Measure. Technical Performance Measures are one of four measures describing how a project is making progress to plan. Measure of Effectiveness. Measure of Performance.

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Technical Review Performance Measurement Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 35

Herding Cats

AUGUST 27, 2017

This notion shows that governance is not considered a requirement for the business. So once again, when established terms are redefined to meet the needs of those unfamiliar with the topic or those simply wanting to change the outcomes of established principles, at best it creates confusion. An unachievable goal. Go find your own.

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Estimate Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 46

Herding Cats

MARCH 30, 2019

A system is the combination of elements that function together to produce the technical and operational capabilities required to meet a need. Systems engineering is the art and science of developing operable systems capable of meeting requirements within opposing constraints. Systems Engineering is a Logical way of Thinking.

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Workamajig

JANUARY 11, 2021

Approach Analysis : A technique to analyze the various methods that can be used to meet the project's goals. Audit: The process of analyzing a project to ensure that it is being governed as intended. Defect Repair: Action taken to repair or redo any product that does not meet the expected requirements or outcomes of the project.

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Underperforming Technical Team Project Life Cycle Estimate Software Review 60

Herding Cats

JANUARY 22, 2017

When actual measures of cost, schedule, and technical performance are outside the planned cone of uncertainty, corrective actions must be taken to move those uncertanties inside the cone of uncertanty, if the project is going to meet it's cost, schedule, and technical performance goals. . Resources. [1]

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Technical Review 2005 Estimate Software Review 28

Herding Cats

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

When actual measures of cost, schedule, and technical performance are outside the planned cone of uncertainty, corrective actions must be taken to move those uncertanties inside the cone, if the project is going to meet it's cost, schedule, and technical performance goals. . Resources. [1]

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Technical Review Estimate 2005 Software Review 28

Herding Cats

JANUARY 17, 2017

When actual measures of cost, schedule, and technical performance are outside the planned cone of uncertainty, corrective actions must be taken to move those uncertanties inside the cone of uncertanty, if the project is going to meet it's cost, schedule, and technical performance goals. .

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Technical Review 2005 Estimate Software Review 28

Epicflow Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

The Stigma Against Buffers Buffers are essential for managing uncertainties, yet they often meet resistance, especially in management circles. Historical performance measured in Epicflow Conclusion While time buffers are valuable tools, their utility is severely compromised if capacity buffers are ignored.

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2016 Monitoring Risk Management Healthcare 52

Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Stigma Against Buffers Buffers are essential for managing uncertainties, yet they often meet resistance, especially in management circles. Historical performance measured in Epicflow Conclusion While time buffers are valuable tools, their utility is severely compromised if capacity buffers are ignored.

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2016 Monitoring Healthcare Risk Management 52

MPUG

JUNE 1, 2022

Meaning to say creating value, organizational governance and systems, functions associated with projects, the project environment, and product management considerations all provide the context for how project management could be conducted. Jeff: You know, employees consistent risk evaluation. They did an excellent job.

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PMI Software Review Estimate Risk Management 59

The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Importantly, it also defines governance, oversight, and management review processes. After researching similar projects, he explained to leadership that it was impossible to meet those expectations. Performance Measures Setting and tracking performance measures impacts net project success scores.

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Aerospace Cadence Performance Measurement 2025 78

Herding Cats

APRIL 16, 2019

Technical Performance Measures (#TPM). Cost, Schedule, and Technical Performance Management (#CSTPM). Governance (#Governance). Managing Government Grant Projects at Arizona Public Service - APS management process for Department of Energy grant for algae CO2 capture project. Project Performance Management.

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Technical Review Performance Measurement 2003 Underperforming Technical Team 42

Herding Cats

MARCH 17, 2019

Project Governance. Integrated Master Plan: The Foundation of Program Success , College of Performance Management, May 21, 2014. The Nine "I's" of Program Success ," College of Performance Management. Project Performance Management. Building a Credible Performance Measurement Baseline. Project Breathalyzer.

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Herding Cats

MARCH 11, 2018

Risk can be the potential consequence of a specific outcome that affects the system’s ability to meet cost, schedule, and/or technical objectives. risks that may prevent the end item from performing as intended or not meeting performance expectations. risks that affect the cost and schedule measures of the program.

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