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L15: Project Estimating & Pricing
Project pricing and labor estimating are both an art and a science – there are fundamental principles used for each. The two goals are to be competitively priced to make a sustainable profit, and estimate enough labor hours in the correct categories to accomplish the quality specifications of the deliverables.
L14: Succession Planning & Next Generation Development
Succession planning is more than just about selling / leaving your company – it’s about growing the next generation of leadership and management within your organization – starting today. A Comprehensive Succession Plan is different from an “Exit” – A succession plan transfers management responsibility and leadership and direction of the business. It is focused […]
L13: Reducing Process Variation – Concepts of Six Sigma
Six Sigma is a quality management philosophy geared towards reducing process variation through structured problem solving processes Process Variation primarily occurs due to a lack of designed processes which are poorly trained and haphazardly enforced. Six Sigma is a management philosophy designed to ensure predictability and reduce variation – both factors in increasing profitability. The […]
L12: Capacity Planning & Resource Management
Most companies exist in a multi-project environment where shared resources are selling, planning, implementing and commissioning systems and solutions; as well as conducting warranty and service /support to existing customers. One of the primary causes of “Project” problems is inadequate capacity planning and reactive, overly confident resource management practices.
L11: Scope Of Work
Sales responsibilities and key deliverables from the Project Sales perspective – Needs Analysis / Site Survey / Governance / Scope of Work. Understand the importance of and how to validate project assumptions and constraints (Client-facing and Company) and assignment of responsibilities.
L10: Importance of Process Standards in Performance Measurement
Common standards allow for and lay the foundation for competence training and development, process measurement, continuous improvement, performance measurement, growth and succession planning, etc.