Project Management Course Web Ex Introduction Don Cole
Project Management Course Web. Ex Introduction Don Cole & Felix Sanchez Project Management for ARA Engineers and Scientists
Overview of Web-Ex Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Applied Research Associates, Inc. • Introductions • Web-Ex and PM Course Overview • Designing the Program During the Proposal Phase • Identify the Teams • Intro to Exercise 1 • Instructions for Exercise 1 2
Web-Ex Desired Learning Objectives Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Applied Research Associates, Inc. • Recognize how ARA Core Values impact Project Management • Understand how initial project planning begins at opportunity phase and then well developed through proposal phase • Introduce appropriate project management tools • Be able to use Eoffice to track project from opportunity through proposal 3
§ Train qualified Project Managers and Principal Investigators § Instill the ARA culture for excellence in Project Management, Technical Performance and Marketing § Learn applicable tools/processes and best practices that can be adapted for any project, regardless of size, duration and complexity § Provide team building opportunities and interactions Have Fun! 4 Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Applied Research Associates, Inc. PM Course Desired Learning Objectives
Why Do We Need an ARA PM Course? § The Current Environment – the competition is tough! • ARA is now a large business competing with SAIC, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, etc. • ARA is seeking larger prime contracts § ARA’s PM is the Key to our Success Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Applied Research Associates, Inc. • ARA continues to lean on the PM as we grow • Share tools and success experience with new PMs • Formal PM training provides mechanism to share proven approaches The 30 Years of ARA’s Reputation is in YOUR Hands! 5
Why Do We Need an ARA PM Course? § Our Customers are Requiring Best Practice Management Approaches Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Applied Research Associates, Inc. • Integrated Master Plans, integrated Master Schedules, tailored Earned Value Management, etc. , for middle and large programs • Proven Best Practices influence award decisions • Past Performance Evaluations: significant influence on new award decisions 6
Five Elements for Program Management 1. Organization: Define contractual effort and assign responsibility for work. Program Organization Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) 2. Planning and Budgeting: Task Definition Plan, schedule, budget and authorize work. Schedules 3. Cost Reporting: Budget (Resource Loaded Network) Accumulate cost of work and material. Cost Reporting Compare planned and actual costs to performance and analyze variances. Develop estimates of final cost. Performance Measurement 5. Close Out: Variance Analysis Reports (VAR) Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Applied Research Associates, Inc. 4. Analysis: Estimate at Completion (EAC) Ensure within cost and schedule and market follow-on efforts. Close Out 7
ARA’s Business Philosophy and Approach Our Business Philosophy is Embodied in ARA’s Motto: Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Applied Research Associates, Inc. “ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, THAT MATTERS, FOR FUN AND PROFIT” Our Business Approach is Derived from the Essential Elements of this Motto 8
ARA Core Values Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Applied Research Associates, Inc. • Passion • Freedom • Service • Growth We can make a difference 9
• Stability – Withstand Downward Business Trends • Vibrancy – Provides an “Electric, ” Stimulating Atmosphere • Opportunity – Advancement for Staff • Renewal and Refreshment – New Ideas, Challenge to the Old Ways • Wealth – Growing Companies are More Valuable Than Stagnant Companies 10 Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Applied Research Associates, Inc. Why Is Growth So Important In ARA’s Culture and Business Model?
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