Some 60 members enjoyed the opportunity to network over a buffet and refreshments at BAWA, Filton, Bristol. This well attended, entertaining and informative event explored the question why do traditional approaches to risk often miss the really important risks, those which can close a project.The key note speaker was Paul Naybour from Parallel Project Training who, as regular attendees will know likes to encourage audience participation. Tonight was no exception, and after introductions the audience was split in to groups to look at one of 4 case studies: Orlyval, Wembley Stadium...
On the 22nd of September 2010, Rod Sowden made a presentation to the South Wales and West of England branch on Benefits management.His presentation can be downloaded below.
Ambitious plans to put Bournemouth on the surfing map have run into difficulty after a performance review found it was producing the wrong sort of waves. Laura Hannan revisits the project to find out how the team is seeking to turn things around.After much fanfare and excitement the UK’s – and Europe’s – first artificial surf reef was finally completed in September 2009.The reef is the focal point of an ambitious project designed to transform Bournemouth from traditional British seaside resort to surfing mecca.But while regeneration of the seafront in Boscombe Bay – where the reef is sited –...
Andrew Bragg, Chief Executive of APM presented to South Wales and West of England Branch in October 2007 on what chartership would mean for you. In his presentation Andrew covered what chartership status is, why APM have decided to become chartered and how members can get involved. Royal Charters are granted by the Sovereign on the advice of the Privy Council …. new Charters are normally reserved for bodies that work in the public interest (such as professional institutions and charities) and which can demonstrate pre-eminence, stability and permanence in their particular field.”...
Sue Windley from Pragmatic Performance Management Limited presented to South Wales and West of England Branch in October 2007 on juggling personal and project success. Sue focused on behaviour and habit and began the session by quoting an extract from the APM Body of Knowledge, ''Behaviours complement knowledge and experience and are a function of values, beliefs and identity''.This a great presentation that focused on perception and reality, specifically how does a different perspective change your perception of reality. Sue spoke about the different...
Lauren Bone from Bone Consulting Limited presented to South Wales and West of England Branch in September 2007. Lauren analysed planned performance versus actual performance and how often what has been accomplished in projects usually costs more than anticipated. Lauren told the audience that in a survey of over 800 US military projects no project was ever completed with a cost efficiency better than that evident at 15% completion.Earned value offers an accurate assessment of progress in relation to cost and schedule. Early indication of...
In September 2007, the South Wales and West of England Branch received a presentation on risk management using Chernobyl as an example of how not to do it. Although earlier accidents had occurred in the nuclear industry (Calder Hall 1950s) public perception of the nuclear industry were not affected mainly due to cold war necessities and a strong belief that scientists and engineers knew best. This belief was to be shaken with Chernobyl. This presentation goes through all the details building up to the accident and records the 31 fatalities and the 1000...
South Wales and West of England Branch in September 2007 received a presentation on the subject of risk management, using the example of Hickson Welsh. Hickson Welsh are an independent chemical manufacturing company who specialise in organic chemistry and offer contract manufacturing services and a range of fine chemical intermediates to the crop science, health & nutrition and specialty markets. The plant is in West Yorkshire and was established in 1915. Hickson and Welsh were prosecuted under Section 2 of Health and Safety...
Sue Vowler presented to South Wales and West of England Branch in February 2007 on changing the way we support change. Sue looked at the why, what, who, when and how of programme and project management, focusing also on processes, organisation, roles, standards and controls. Sue stated that effective change support enables selection of the “right” Projects! ensures programmes & projects are “done right”! and develops capability. Sue spent some time going through programme management basic services followed by value add services. An...
Tony Teague, managing director for Human Systems Europe Ltd presented to the South Wales and West of England Branch in January 2007 on strategy and reality and whether there is a gap in project management. Tony concentrated on strategy and project management relationships and stated that half of all projects cannot show that they deliver 50% or more of the benefits promised. Strategy is useless if not executed.Nearly half of senior executives’ worldwide report their people and processes are not in sync with the overall corporate strategy. Tony suggested that there is a tendency to focus...
