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

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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 – EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT REDUCES PROJECT RISK – JOHN AYERS

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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 →

#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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