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...project management expanded into lean construction. Lean construction as a tool focuses on good planning and transparency throughout the entire course of t ...g product available, can lead to work being postponed. "Just in Time" is a tool for better planning of inventory, which is discussed in section 6.2.

...d to identify and eliminate constraints in an organization and it can be a tool for continuously improvement in the same. ...ps” methodology to identify and eliminate constraints as well as being a tool for continuously improvement in the organization. See figure 1.

... how a risk analysis is performed, and how it can be used as a management tool for steering and controlling ... the project in an optimal way, by using the risk analysis as a management tool

...of them may be due to a lack of understanding of the productivity of a new tool implemented on the project. Also, introducing or switching tools in the mid ... technology, especially in long projects where the implementation of a new tool in the medium of the project could be very beneficial at long term. It is t

...tor changes over time by updating major change points of the activity. The tool is visualized in the figure 3. ...ject team, including roles, requirements and significance of each one. The tool prioritizes stakeholders and visualizes the top 15 according to their desig

=Risk Profile as a tool= ...y are exposed and the required risk finishing the job. It is an analytical tool used to plan [[Risk Management]]. This type of analytical techniques is use

...but many project managers tend to ‘overuse’ milestones as a motivation tool, and therefore adding too many milestones, and labeling every minor task co ... The Milestone Plan will, if done correctly, act as an enormous motivation tool along with making sure the project is on track and on the way to success.

... ensure that the project is viable and worthwhile. It is also a preventive tool for poorly conceived projects ever being initiated. This process has a set This book describes the universally applicable project management tool - PRINCE2. It explains the practices that enable individuals and organisati

...where CCPM is sufficiently based in evidence as no scientific or objective tool for determining the buffer size is provided. One key aspect here is the fee

... used in risk assessment, sometimes it is recommended to use more than one tool in risk assessment. They all have their own focus areas. Lets take a better The SWIFT tool is easy to use and has a simple template. The template and an example of an

The FMEA as a proactive tool should be performed over the entire life cycle of the project according to

...ods that either have the sole purpose of being a visual as a communication tool, or have visualization as well as other purposes. I argue that by contextua ''A visualization'' is used in project management as a communication tool, where ''visualization'' is the process of visualizing as well as the physi

...ios, test execution and results documentation. Using a document management tool made the task much easier. It is noticeable to keep in mind that the issues

Meetings are the fundamental tool used during the whole Scrum process. Usually they are facilitated by the Sc ...nd the work that is left to complete the Sprint. It is important that this tool is used only as help to Scrum team; in some situations it could become a co

... ensure that the project is viable and worthwhile. It is also a preventive tool for poorly conceived projects ever being initiated. This process has a set This book describes the universally applicable project management tool - PRINCE2. It explains the practices that enable individuals and organisati

FMEA is a risk management tool intended to identify all the potential failure modes of the various parts o To overcome this limitations, the authors developed a mathematical tool for risk and failure mode analysis of wind turbine systems (both onshore an

...t of view. Lastly, the implementation of the BSB modular concept as a lean tool for the rest of the construction sector is critically reflected on. ...an construction approach, a common misconception is in considering it the tool that will make the construction process lean merely by its sole application

...e in commitment an online dashboard on deliverables can be used. With this tool the project manager is able to plot the tasks. Allowing all members to see

...nces, explained in the following sections. The risk description is crucial tool for managing risks, allowing the manager to get detailed information about ...tion should be seen as the first step in risk assessment, and as part of a tool, that protects the organization against unwanted events and their negative

...y G (2003) Development of the international project risk assessment (IPRA) tool. Construction Industry Institute, Austin.</ref> Some will argue that risk i

...However, once you start to link the different viewpoints, you get a strong tool to identify greater improvement potentials. You can start to answer the two

...anism, buffer management provides a unique anticipatory project-management tool

.../index.php/Gantt_Charts_as_a_Tool_for_Project_Management Gantt Charts as a Tool for Project Management]</span>

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...perating frameworks. Single loop learning can be very useful and is a good tool in continuous improvement, but will never create path-breaking behaviour. S A great tool to help learning from projects is ''Post Project Reviews''. It is a structu

The Bowtie method a qualitative hazard assessment tool and unlike traditional assessment tools because it has a direct link betwee ...nstrating the relationships in risky scenarios the Bowtie method is a good tool to use. By communicating the risks and providing a clear roadmap the bowtie

...stem is now, with some alterations, applied as an agile project management tool. ...version of the same system. Kanban was introduced as a project management tool for software development by <span class="plainlinks">[https://en.wikipedia.

...ical hierarchy process, AHP, is one of many multi-criteria decision making tool. It can be used both project, program and portfolio management as many deci ...ortfolio management will be shortly discussed. Then the application of the tool will be introduced to the reader in a step by step manner with an example.

...efits are outlined. In addition to its’ primary area of application as a tool within project controlling, the extended sphere of influence of the method ... performance of Earned Value Analysis as a construction project management tool", Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. 7 Iss 4 pp.

...he LPS tool has an effect on reducing change orders. With that in mind the tool has to be implemented right or no results will show. One of the typical sit Overall the LPS is a tool used in Lean Construction, which has been developed specifically for the co

...lossary''' provide several definitions of a risk </ref> , but is used as a tool used to measure safety or the deviation from an objective. An overall defin ...int of the list, a short summary of the benefits and potential uses of the tool will be granted.

...sed in larger project due to the complexity and it required often software tool and skilled employee. Methods that could be used is the Monte Carlo simulat ...he beginning of the project. This method, like Monte Carlo, needs software tool to analyze the data <ref name=Heldman> Heldman, K. (2005) ''Project Manager

...o it is to apply correctly the cluster management cycle. Indeed, with this tool, the manager can easily show by evaluations that the cluster is working wel

...rgies. Due to this holistic approach, (technology) roadmaps are a valuable tool for program management in organisations in two ways:

...ing Stakeholders, the impact/probability-matrix is defined as an important tool in managing the stakeholders. Furthermore the theory behind stakeholder sal It is an important tool for the project manager to identify the stakeholders of a project, as one o

The latest Project Management tool at the time was the <span class="plainlinks">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki ...considered to be “earned.” The utility of this concept as a management tool is that the summation of all earned values for work accomplished when compa

...st Planner System (LPS) was introduced as a lean management tool. LPS is a tool that covers both project management and planning in a way that those who do ...iven. In the end, benefits and challenges due to implementation of the LPS tool are listed.

... outcomes of a project than others. But moreover it is also a standardised tool that repeatedly has been proven as the best standard to be used, independen ...fits best. All data collected were then added to the network visualization tool Gephi and analysed by the bachelor student of DTU. The approach to analyse

For each tool a brief description should provide the reader with enough information to ap ...theory background and detailed explanation on the different version of the tool will not be presented. The page [[Stakeholder Analysis]] explains in depth

Feedback is a powerfull management tool, which can either boost the employee's motivation, or be dangerous if used

...ed in certain job types. This is the basis of MBTI as a career counselling tool. However, there is no data to support these claims. <ref name="Say Goodbye ...ythe. (2014)“Myers-Briggs® Myths and Misuse – MBTI® remains a useful tool”. http://atopcareer.com/myers-briggs-myths-and-misuse/</ref>

#: At this step one can employ the use of many different tools from the Lean tool box. For example, KPI-s are a good indicator of a current state, showing ho As a project management tool, the greatest limitation of Toyota Kata and Kaizen practices is that if not

...lenges e.g. Group Development and feedback sessions. Nevertheless, it is a tool with many capabilities. ...g this to the '''Johari Window''', the model of communication can act as a tool to increase the flow of giving and receiving information in a group. As an

...gs. In such situation '''The Critical Path Method (CPM)''' can be a useful tool. CPM is a step by step technique that is used to schedule a set of project ...s with the time constraints.<ref name=disadv1 /> PERT-CPM was a successful tool for the hardware-oriented programs, but its application in resource managem

... in order to improve future projects. Lessons learned is thus an important tool for any organisation, as it can share knowledge across projects thus improv ...g task of managing projects can somewhat be aided through the usage of the tool, <span class=plainlinks">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lessons_learned Les

...erts on precise issues. Used mostly in educational contexts, this specific tool is helpful because researches show that individuals produce more ideas when ...sensus, when a particular problem does not permit the use of an analytical tool, when the participants are not able to meet physically or when they are too

...boll Management and DACU, ''GUIDE TO THE LOGICAL FRAMEWORK APPROACH: A KEY TOOL TO PROJECT CYCLE MANAGEMENT'', 2007, p. 4</ref> The great strength of the L ...vation for utilizing the LFA is covered, thereafter the application of the tool in specifically in the project planning stage is covered, where the main fo

...duces the challenges that come with project complexity. It provides also a tool for profiling a project based on the complexity, and describes the differen

...nagement researcher Karol Adamiecki (1866 – 1933), figure 1, developed a tool very similar to the Gantt chart, Adamiecki published his work in 1931 but o Today the Gantt chart, or similar, is an important tool when working with project management, and the use of it means less need for

..., which is the ''Earned value(EV)'' of the project. This gives the owner a tool to monitor the earned value against the planned value and the earned value EVM was never meant to be a stand-alone tool. But rather, it should be applied with other schedules and reports to under

...k]</ref> Due to this holistic approach, technology roadmaps are a valuable tool for program management in organisations in two ways: ...s on those goals - it becomes clear, that roadmaps are a highly applicable tool for program management.

...nt is proposed. If applied in a flexible way and in combination with other tool these methods can answer to each type of uncertainty and guide the project ...ings of the Delphi method can be overcome however and represent a powerful tool.

After a short introduction regarding the Agile movement, each tool will be discussed both theoretically and in connection with a business exam ====The tool====

To document the projects progress, as visual tool called a Scrum Board is used to display where the project stands. This visu ...s <ref> [http://kanbantool.com/scrum-software What is Scrum. (2016) Kanban Tool (Fetched: 15.09.2016)</ref>]]

... probability curves are afterwards fed into the computer-based Monte Carlo-tool, generating a number of scenarios and thereby creating the points for the s ...uild up a portfolio around a Risk-Reward Bubble Diagram. It is therefore a tool giving the portfolio management an overview of certain properties of many p

...Design can vary in different forms, but the forms all imply workshops as a tool for the collaboration process. Emmit et al, 2005 created the creative works ... handled professionally. Especially a worklist tool was underlined as good tool for the design. The project was evaluated against a defined set of criteria

==Network Mapping as an communication tool== Network Mapping can be an effective tool for getting information out in the right way.

...requiring a strong control of the current situation, the BSC is a powerful tool for project management, providing continuous checks throughout the project <ref name=ref6></ref> As in every management tool, the application of the BSC requires that the project management team follo

... Consulting Group (BCG) matrix''', also known as growth share matrix, is a tool to manage a company's business portfolio and derive appropriate actions tow ...ation for similar tools. Although the BCG describes it still as a relevant tool today, the growth share matrix has been criticized by professionals and aca

...bjectives to manage simultaneously. MCDM can be used as a decision support tool and provide assistants in the process of making such decisions. MCDM is a g ...rent resource types this can simply not be done without a decision support tool.

... (Stuart Pugh's approach).[<ref name="Toolbox"> [''The Systems Engineering Tool Box''] ''Dr Stuart Burge, 2009'' </ref> In addition the application procces ...d improve the challenges and difficulties and to identify for ''what'' the tool is applicable, for ''when'' the DM is applicable, ''how'' the DM is applica

To build this team mentality, another psychological tool can be used : the '''Maslows Hierarchy of needs'''. In fact, it could be re ... when there can be huge cultural differences within the same country. This tool has to be carefully used if you want to get result regarding a whole countr

... research facilities or hospitals, the Last Planner System can be a useful tool to project managers for achieving the most optimized time- and activity sch ...cience Center - where the Last Planner System could have been an efficient tool in the hands of the project management.

...onment.<ref name="rui" /> Hereby IPM can deliver support as an appropriate tool to implement strategy shifts into all innovation-project activities through No matter which approach for decision making is used, it is just a tool and should never completely replace personal management judgment and leader

...tiveness in the market. Project Management Maturity Models (PMMM’s) is a tool for exactly that. The model helps the organisation learn about itself and m ...for change is key, in being able to make improvements. In many cases, this tool is taken into use, when problems are rising and projects are failing. As pr

...in the project team or between participants, facilitation is not the right tool to use, but actual conflict resolution should be sought. In this sense, fac

...ill show the participants which roles they are most suited for. Using this tool the leader can find teammates that complement each other and make an effect ...ef name="Poo_lead"/> Transformational leadership then becomes an important tool in portfolio management. It is further applicable to portfolios, since by i

...ogression, one thing is pretty clear. Key Performance Indicators is a hard tool to implement in BEST. The biggest issue is that there is no baseline and th

...nned and prepared sheet for collecting and analyzing data. It is a general tool that can be used for several purposes. # '''Histogram''', a tool for showing frequency distribution or how frequently a specific error or de

Throughput Accounting is TOC´s approach to accounting, a decision tool designed to ensure decisions that might have a financial impact take a holi

... icons with each tool description to reinforce for the reader what kind of tool it is and where it is used within the improvement process<ref name=“quali

...This is favorable in terms of work environment laws. Lastly SME is a great tool during the planning phase as it is a visual aid of the construction site an During the project processes, SME served as a tool for planning the logistics of the construction site. Geographically the sit

This tool can be useful for both '''experienced and new practicioners''', since they

The business’s strategy is also a very popular tool for project selection<ref name="cooper1">''Cooper, R.G., Edgett, S., Kleins ...ts tends to be viewed at as a supporting tool instead of a decision making tool.

...on University. http://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED113833</ref> but BIM appeared as a tool in building industry only in year 2002. <ref>San Rafael, Building Informati

...ing, coordinating and monitoring the project, which can be difficult if no tool is at hand <ref name=''begin''> CareerProfile.info. (n.d.) ''The Project Ma ...ed to control over 3.000 contractors on the missile program but really the tool showed visually the major tasks and their relationship. As for the differen

| is a free web-based tool, which allows the company to measure, report, and reduce emissions at every ...]<ref>http://www.wbcsd.org/work-program/sector-projects/water/global-water-tool.aspx</ref>

...e, BIM is analyzed for the perspective of project management. Although BIM tool is more associated with the design team, the impact of project management i Although BIM appears as a new tool for management of construction projects, its concept exists for at least 30

... and [[The Seven Wastes]] lean concept is therefore inevitable a practical tool in the lean construction process. ...on Based Scheduling and The Seven Wastes. Another central process managing tool in Lean Construction is the Last Planner System. Before we dig into the LPS

...l understanding and make clever decisions. The war room as a communication tool can therefore lead to faster achievements when planning, even if the room i ...egrees in the room. The war room may therefore not only be a communication tool for the project team, but also for the stakeholders and in particular the c

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Management is a tool used in cooperation with Building Information Modelling (BIM) in constructi

...engineering]</span>.<ref name="richard" /> It also serves as an applicable tool for identifying the causes of undesired events in projects. Undesired event ...rospace technologies.</span><ref name="nasa" /> FTA is today a widely used tool in many engineering fields.

...d improve the competitive advantage of the company or of the project. This tool helps companies designing viable products or services at the right price. ==Value Chain Analysis as a Project Management Tool==

...tegies. Perhaps, the most widely used application of a stakeholder mapping tool deploys the power/influence – interest grid and categorizes the stakehold ...introduces the three dimensional grid of power, interest and attitude as a tool for stakeholder analysis.

...shows the sequential relationship between them with arrows and nodes. This tool is widely used in project management and is required to identify a project� A Gantt chart, as seen in Figure 2, is a project planning tool used in project management. It is used to show the timing of tasks necessar

...rces, resource availability, and logical relationships into the scheduling tool, it generates a schedule model with planned dates for completing project ac ...ue, Modelling techniques, Leads and lags, Schedule compression, Scheduling tool.

...lso known as “Probability and Impact Matrix”. It is a common graphical tool used to simply and quickly visualize and categorize already identified risk ...Management activities. Finally, the strengths and limitations of presented tool will determined and outlined.

The aim of this article is the description of the Gantt chart as a tool for Project management, the method, applications, advantages and limitation The Gantt chart is a good tool to have an overview of the project regarding the duration of the tasks, but

* Scrum as tool for lean project management. Can Scrum be used together with other project

...usions. As mentioned before, in this way the bubble chart represent a good tool for reach the balance choosing the right mix of projects. Since this visual tool is basic and simple, the employees can learn how to use it in a fast way an

BIM like a tool is a very big influence to building industry. This tool helps building companies, individual users and government agencies to easil ... and attaches cost, scheduling and other information to it thus creating a tool for achieving improved project delivery. <ref> "Building Information Modell

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A blue ocean strategy is a tool used to gaining a competitive advantage, it is a strategy used to create a ...ain an advantage on the current market the blue ocean strategy is a strong tool to work towards sustainability. <ref name=Blue_Ocean_Strategy>W. Chan Kim &

...construction, Building Information Modelling (BIM) has become an effective tool for the Project Manager to reach the desired goals of a project within the ...ill be done by listing and elaborating the benefits of BIM as a management tool/process in correlation to some of the Project Management focus areas, such

[2]S. Yang and L. Huang, “Web mining as a valuable tool in technology commercialization potential evaluation,” in 2008 Internatio

...ng projects into stages, deliverables and work packages. If the management tool is used correctly, it can have a positive impact on other project managemen ...losing the overview of “why are we doing this project?” the management tool helps identifying the deliverables and thereby, helping the team to organiz

...usions. As mentioned before, in this way the bubble chart represent a good tool for reach the balance choosing the right mix of projects. Since this visual tool is basic and simple, the employees can learn how to use it in a fast way an

This article intends to provide a tool for Project Managers who would like to '''improve''' their own processes by ....1/7333/Value%20Stream%20Analysis%20and%20Mapping.pdf?sequence=1</ref> The tool, focuses on the development of tasks which add value to the final product,

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The DMAIC-framework is a Six Sigma tool used to secure the best practice in planning and executing an engineering p ==The application and explanation of the tool==