The Elusive Project Sponsor

The Elusive Project Sponsor

The Elusive Project Sponsor All projects are risky ventures: the larger and more complex the project, the higher the risk of an unsuccessful outcome. The project sponsor is the primary risk taker and owner of the project’s business case. In this article, we consider...
Introduction to Engineering Management

Introduction to Engineering Management

Introduction to Engineering Management In this article the roles and responsibilities of an engineering manager and the interaction between the engineering manager and the project manager is explored. Introduction There is sometimes confusion regarding the role of,...
The Importance of Framing and Alignment on a Project

The Importance of Framing and Alignment on a Project

The Importance of Framing and Alignment on a Project The objective of the initial opportunity framing process is to ensure the right problem is tackled, from the right perspective, by the right people.  Framing a project properly at the outset will assist in aligning...
Value Chain Optimisation

Value Chain Optimisation

Value Chain Optimisation The methodology followed during Value Chain Optimisation (VCO) is a rigorous and pro-active approach, across the full project value chain, during each development and design stage of a project. It ensures that only the required functionalities...