This document summarizes an advanced project analysis presentation. It discusses (1) why sound planning is important for project success, (2) using metrics for project analysis, and (3) a case study demonstrating a project analysis software called Fuse 3.0. Fuse 3.0 provides enterprise project analysis through modules for metric, logic, and forensic analysis. It integrates with various scheduling and project management software to improve planning and execution through schedule validation, bid analysis, and regulatory compliance assessments.
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Agenda
� Introductions
� Why sound planning equals success
� Using metrics for project analysis
� Case Study using Fuse 3.0
� Q&A
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4. The Importance of a
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Sound Basis of Schedule
Schedule Basis
� Schedule is a forecast S1
Reflects latest scope/contractor
updates
Critiqued Schedule
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Structurally sound, no contingency,
S2 sound logic
� Used as a benchmark
Risk-Adjusted Schedule
Measure performance
Estimate uncertainty, risk events
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S3
� Communicating the S4
Optimized Target Scenarios
Reduced hot spots, higher confidence
plan to stakeholders
Team Validated Scenario
Buy-in on mitigation plans
S5
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The Problem with Gantt Charts…
� Highly vertical in nature
� A row per activity required
� Humans like timelines!
� Logic adds complexity
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� Detail lost in summaries
� Just shows earliest/latest
� Activity-centric
� Doesn’t show by resource
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Analysis Three Analysis Modules
Metric Analysis
What are metrics?
Measurable, actionable criteria
Metric
� Schedule Analysis
� Cost
� Performance & EV
� Risk
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Analysis Three Analysis Modules
Metric Analysis
Bene t:
� Pinpoint shortcomings
Metric
� Slice and dice Analysis
About:
� 250+ metrics
� Industry Standard
� Unique-to-Fuse metrics
� Customizable
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Analysis Three Analysis Modules
Logic Analysis
Bene t:
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Metric
� Simplify complexities Analysis
About:
� Recognizes multi-project
relationships
Logic
Analysis
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Analysis Three Analysis Modules
Forensic Analysis
Bene t:
� Schedule comparison Forensic Metric
� Calculate variances Analysis Analysis
� Identify changes
About:
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� Any number of schedules
Logic
Analysis
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Analysis Three Analysis Modules
…leading to Forensic Metric
Analysis Analysis
Better planning
& execution Logic
Analysis
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Industry Standards
� Government agency (compliance)
� Government-wide
� Department of Defense (DoD)
� NDIA Generally Accepted Scheduling Principles (GASP)
� best practice)
� Project Management Institute (PMI)
� AACE International
� Thought leaders e.g. Acumen
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Reporting Publish Analysis Results
Exec API &
Interactive
Summary of To do list charts & �
graphs�
analysis Automation
results of existing
reports�
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17. Fuse Summary
Enterprise project analysis
Improved planning & execution
Schedule comparison & forensics
Multi-platform integration
Better plan the work = Better work the plan
18. More information:
White papers: www.projectacumen.com
Software Trial: www.projectacumen.com/trial
Twitter: @projectacumen
Email: info@projectacumen.com
PMI PMP PDU: 1!