1. 60 Minutes to Better Project Management Mohammed Osman, eMBA, P.Eng, PMP Afrina Company Qatar Doha Training Day August 01, 2006

6. Definitions Project – a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service with a defined start and end point and specific objectives that, when attained, signify completion. Project Management – The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations from a project PM = organized common sense!!

7. The Importance of Project Management “ Good fortune brings in some boats that are not steered. Only direction can bring in the fleet.” -- William Shakespeare

9. How Can We Prevent Failure? Source: Rita Mulcahy, PMP, RMC Project Management Tools to Reduce Threat Failure Factor Threat Communication Plan Poor Communication Project Charter, WBS Scope Hard to Define Project Charter, Triple Constraint Analysis Changing Deliverables Project Charter, WBS Scope Creep WBS, Network Diagram Unrealistic Time Frames

10. Project Management Processes Source: PMBOK 2000, PMI

11. Key Planning Documents “ If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail!”

13. Sample Project Charter Source: Rita Mulcahy, PMP, RMC Project Management

15. Sample WBS Reference: PMBOK 2000, PMI

16. AMTC E&M Systems Installation Contracts E&M Systems Supply Contracts Trackwork Sub-Contracts Construction Preparation Sub-Contracts Guideway Construction Sub-Contracts Control Centre Construction Contract Uhud Depot Construction Contract Design Sub-Contracts Station Construction Sub-Contracts Stations Guideway El. Alignment Several sub-contracts Substructure Section 2 Substructure Section 3 Substructure Section 1 Superstructure Construction Administration Division Trackwork design, supply & installation Transformer/rectifiers Switch panel Traction power network SCADA Communications Signaling system Fare collection system Rolling stock Wheel milling lathe Vehicle washing system Special equipment Communications Signaling system Power supply Fare collection Equipment supervision E&M installation supervision (10) 1 contract 1 contract ALMADINAH MONORAIL PROJECT EPC Contract for Proposed Tender Plan Uhud Stations Sabaq Baqi Quba Station 5,6 Civil Works EPC Contract Design Contracts Communications Signaling Train operations PS&D Control Centre Fare collection Design supervision North Depot Design management Geotechnical& Survey (2 contracts) E&M Integration Management Advisory Services 1 sub-contract 45 Contracts for Elevated Section Figure 8.1-1b Tender Plan for EPC Contract for Civil Works

18. Sample RAM Reference: “Delivering Project Excellence with the Statement of Work” Michael G.Martin, PMP … A I I A Client R R R I General Contractor Finish C Rough In C Demolition R Planning Laborer Architect

20. Sample Milestone Chart

21. Scope and Risk Management “ How does a project get to be a year behind schedule? One day at a time!” -- Anonymous

22. The Triple Constraint Time Cost Scope Source: “Delivering Project Excellence with the Statement of Work” Michael G.Martin, PMP

24. Sample Change Control Form Source: “Delivering Project Excellence with the Statement of Work” Michael G.Martin, PMP

27. Sample I/R/KD Log

28. Communications Planning “ Project Managers Spend 90% of Their Time Communicating” -- PMI

32. Protecting the Knowledge! Help Strengthen Your Firm’s Project Management Skills!

35. Toolkit Summary Keep These Tools Handy and Use Them When Appropriate

36. Tools for Every PM Process X X X X Control X X Milestone Plans X X Detailed Plan X X X X I/R/KD X WBS X Charter Close Execute Plan Initiate

37. Tools for Every PM Process X X X X X Archives X X Control X Lessons Learned X X X X Status Report X X Change Request X RAM Close Execute Plan Initiate

38. PM Processes Scope Schedule Cost Planning Executing Controlling Initiating Closing

44. Questions and Answers