I hear all too often from professionals in Continuous Improvement how “Senior Leadership does not give me the support I need”. Some go further by making the claim that “Senior Leadership just doesn’t understand”. And some go further still and make the suggesting there is a conscious, if not curious, effort by senior leaders to sabotage the Continuous Improvement programs. Continue reading
As technology continues to impact our lives, workers at every level in today’s ever-changing labor market need to be prepared with skills to adapt and succeed in the workplace.
The problem is, we live in an uncertain world, and because of the high levels of uncertainty we all face, people of all ages and career levels are finding it difficult to know what new skills to learn, what courses to take, and what degrees to get that will provide them with the most opportunity going forward. Uncertainty keeps us stuck in the present. Continue reading
Technical projects have complexity, risk and expense that make them more difficult than average projects. With so much at stake, it’s important to manage a portfolio of technical projects exceptionally well. Management of the resources involved must also be top-notch.
This briefing describes best practices for managing a portfolio of technical projects and managing the resource allocation for those projects. Portfolio management is first explained; followed by a process for determining business value; then, best practices for resource allocation across the portfolio. Continue reading
I was speaking with a friend who is the Chief Operating Officer of a multi-national chemical processing company a few weeks ago. We were speaking about the various challenges that he is facing, which are not unlike the challenges faced by many companies. His most important goal was to maximize profits whilst minimizing inventory – nothing new here. Continue reading
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The 2012 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Transportation Act (MAP 21) requires state departments of transportation to develop a Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP). The TAMP is to include a Risk Based Asset Management Plan (RBAMP). The two plans must be certified by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) by June 30, 2019. Continue reading