CERM ® RISK INSIGHTS | Future of Quality: Risk™

#339 – IMPORTANCE OF CULTURAL CHANGE IN TRANSFORMATIONS – JOHN AYERS

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Posted on July 10, 2021 by greg

I am a curious about some of the new project team theories or methodologies that have arisen in the past 20-30 years that are undergoing a resurgent today primarily due to COVID -19 effect on the workforce. These theories are designed to improve performance and functioning of a project team by making people feel comfortable about speaking up and being creative without the fear of repercussion. Google and other Agile companies are in the process of implementing these methods. Continue reading →

#338 – REVIEW OF POLICIES FOR INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE – BILL POMFRET PH.D.

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Last week I received an e-mail invitation regarding the development of policies and practices for trans-gender inclusive workplaces, I wondered why I had been selected, I am not trans-gender, but I decided to attend the virtual event anyway, and wanted to expand my knowledge. Continue reading →

#338 – RESHORING MUST BE OUT TOP PRIORITY – BILL LEVINSON PE

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Posted on July 4, 2021 by greg

The current national controversy over the need for a mandatory high minimum wage is but a symptom of a much larger underlying problem; the offshoring of American manufacturing capability. Offshoring ruined Spain and Portugal in the 16^th century, and it is similarly a clear and present danger not only to the American worker’s standard of living but also to the national security of the United States. The good news is however that the quality and manufacturing professions are positioned ideally to help the United States reshore its manufacturing capability, and with simple principles that predate the quality profession and industrial statistics. The benefits of reshoring include: Continue reading →

#338 – OPINIONS: TRUTH, RUMOUR OR BELIEF – MALCOLM PEART

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Posted on July 4, 2021 by greg

Humble, personal, professional, expert or even uninformed; opinions are just opinions when the facts aren’t fully known or understood. Opinionators are merely stating their belief as to the what, why, when, where and the how something has happened and who was responsible, who is culpable and who has to do something. This belief is believed, at least by them, and, for the most part, they expect other people to believe it as well. Continue reading →

#338 – EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT REDUCES PROJECT RISK – JOHN AYERS

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Posted on July 4, 2021 by greg

How does Earn Value Management (EVM) reduce project risk? To answer this question, you have to understand what EVM is.

WHAT IS EVM?

EVM is the tool used to measure progress against the PMB. (Performance Measurement Plan). EVM identifies poorly performing WP (Work Packages) and problem trends early in the project allowing maximum time to identify the root cause of the problem and identify an action plan to fix the problem. Continue reading →