Category Archives: Programs@Risk – John Ayers

#327 – HOW TO CREATE AN EFFECTIVE WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE – JOHN AYERS

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There are numerous papers and documents on the internet regarding a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). The question is how do you create one for a new project. This paper explains how.

PLANNING

Initial project planning is accomplished during the proposal phase. The request for proposal (RFP), statement of work (SOW), specification, terms and conditions and other information and instructions are the starting point for planning.  The WBS is the central document for planning. It breaks down the scope of work into manageable WBS elements. Continue reading →

#326 – HOW TO SELECT THE IDEAL PROJECT TEAM – JOHN AYERS

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I have some experience with the Enneagram personality method. I found it to be accurate and useful. I suggest it is a good method to consider using to select your project team. The paper starts with a brief description of the Enneagram basics and then explains tips that can be used to select your team. Two figures are included to help explain the basics. You can go online and get a lot more detail information about the Enneagram method. Continue reading →

#325 – BEST WAY TO MONITOR RISK MITIGATION PLANS – JOHN AYERS

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Based on over 30 years’ experience with project risk management, the best way I found to monitor risk mitigation plans is to incorporate them into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). The reason is each month (or week) when the IMS is reviewed the risk mitigation plan is also reviewed. Since the IMS is linked, a slip in a mitigation plan step can readily be seen as well as the potential impact it may have on the project. Continue reading →

#325 – SYSTEM ENGINEERS RULE ROBOTIC DESIGN – JOHN AYERS

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Robots are developed to address a problem. For example, automating a production line. To achieve this goal, a multidiscipline engineering team is required.

The question is which engineering discipline should I study? I suggest you get a degree in System Engineering. This paper will explain why

MULTIDISCIPLINE FIELDS 

Let’s take a look at the key engineering disciplines that are involved in robotic design. They are:

  1. System engineering
  2. Computer science
  3. Electrical engineering
  4. Mechanical engineering
  5. Artificial Intelligence engineering
  6. Reliability engineering
  7. Industrial engineering
  8. Ergonomics

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#323 – WHY BECOME A PROJECT MANAGER? – JOHN AYERS

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Project Management is a fundamental function across all industries and organizations. With the rise of globalization and digitization, there is an increasing demand for skilled Project Management professionals to manage and lead projects on budget and on time.

According to Glassdoor, the national average for an entry-level Project Manager salary is $59,680. The average Project Management professional without a PMP certification made $100,247 per year according to a 2019 survey of almost 9,000 Project Managers by PMI. Continue reading →