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Advanced Earned Value Management Metrics for Design Consultancies
Ben Franklin’s proverbial words “time is money” have special meaning for design consultancies, as successful delivery of professional services involves navigating the intersection of project schedules and project finances. Earned Value Management (EVM) provides direction at this intersection by offering a variety of metrics to assess project health and drive project performance. Let’s build on…
Read MoreHow to Plan Successful Change Initiatives
Only one in four change management initiatives are successful over the long term. Or more importantly, 75% of organizational change programs fail to sustain initial gains, according to a survey by Towers Watson. All too often, I hear business leaders outline the need for organizational change. From adding a new product to restructuring the company to adopting…
Read MoreAn Introduction to Earned Value Management
Is the project on track? The question is simple, asked every day by design consultancies and their clients. The answer, however, can be hard to come by. All too often, project complexity, disparate project management systems, disconnected internal processes, or some unfortunate combination of these factors can cloud a project manager’s ability to clearly view…
Read MoreThe Role of Engineering Consulting Firms as Leaders In Social and Environmental Problem Solving
When constructing the Roman Empire, one of the most important factors for ancient Romans was engineering techniques. The difficulties in securing drinking water during the building of cities were overcome with the construction of aqueducts. The enlargement of infrastructure based on engineering techniques such as roads, water and wastewater, and sanitation facilities, made the life…
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