14/02/2026 Ziad Al-basir Business Transformation, Cost Control, Planning & Control, PMO, Portfolio Management, Project Governance, Project Portfolio Management Office

Project Portfolio Plan – Controlling and Reporting

Page 2: Controlling and Reporting Project Portfolio Plan – Controlling and Reporting Introduction to PMO Implementation: Portfolio Management Control & Reporting Building upon the established baselines, this page delves into the continuous processes of **controlling and reporting** within project portfolio management. These functions are vital for monitoring performance, identifying deviations, making informed decisions, and ensuring that projects remain aligned with strategic goals. Effective control mechanisms and transparent reporting foster accountability and enable proactive risk mitigation. Inputs and Outputs for Control […]

06/02/2026 Ziad Al-basir Cost Control, EPMO, EPPM, Risk Management

Project Portfolio Plan – Integrating Risk with Schedules

Page 3: Integrating Risk with Schedules Project Portfolio Plan – Integrating Risk with Schedules Introduction to PMO Implementation: Integrating Risk with Schedules Effective project portfolio management extends beyond just tracking progress; it critically involves **proactive risk management** tightly integrated with project schedules. This page outlines the processes for identifying, analyzing, and responding to potential risks that could impact project objectives. By understanding and mitigating risks early, we can minimize disruptions, optimize resource allocation, and maintain schedule adherence, ensuring greater predictability […]

02/12/2025 Ziad Al-basir Budget, Cost Control, Forecast, Main Pages, Planning & Control, PMO, Portfolio Management

إدارة الميزانية في المشاريع الكبرى

إدارة التكلفة والميزانية في المشاريع الكبرى: أفضل الممارسات والتحكم الاستراتيجي – ZALBASIREPPM إدارة التكلفة والميزانية في المشاريع الكبرى: أفضل الممارسات والتحكم الاستراتيجي تحويل الرقابة المالية من التقارير المتأخرة إلى التحكم الاستباقي في الوقت الفعلي. التحدي الأكبر: التحكم في الميزانية والتكاليف بالمشاريع الكبرى في المشاريع التنموية الكبرى، يُعد التحكم في الميزانية والتكاليف من أكثر المهام تحديًا. يعود ذلك إلى أن الميزانية في بداية هذه المشاريع لا تكون مؤكدة، بل هي تقدير مبدئي يبدأ بحدود تفاوت تتراوح بين 30% إلى 50%، اعتمادًا […]

17/11/2025 Ziad Al-basir Business Transformation, Cost Control, Forecast, Planning & Control, Portfolio Management, PPMO, Primavera P6, Project Cost Controls, Project Governance

Project Portfolio Plan – Creating the Portfolio Baselines

Page 1: Creating the Portfolio Baselines Project Portfolio Plan – Creating the Portfolio Baselines Introduction to PMO Implementation: Portfolio Management Effective Project Management Office (PMO) implementation hinges on robust portfolio management. This page focuses on the critical initial step: establishing a solid foundation through **baselining**. A well-defined baseline ensures that all subsequent project tracking, control, and decision-making are accurate and aligned with strategic objectives. It provides a snapshot of the project portfolio’s status at a specific point in time, against […]

16/07/2025 Ziad Al-basir Bidding & Tendering, Cost Control, Leadership, Planning, Planning & Control, Primavera P6, Project Cost Controls, Scheduling, Training

دليل شامل للمهندسين – كيف تخطط و تتحكم بالمشروع بنجاح خطوة بخطوة

دليل شامل للمهندسين – كيف تخطط و تتحكم بالمشروع بنجاح خطوة بخطوة – ZALBASIREPPM دليل شامل للمهندسين – كيف تخطط و تتحكم بالمشروع بنجاح خطوة بخطوة من المستندات الأساسية إلى المراقبة والتقارير: كل ما تحتاجه لإدارة مشروعك بفعالية. متطلبات إعداد مشروع على برنامج بريمافيرا لإعداد مشروع بنجاح على برنامج بريمافيرا (Primavera)، يتطلب الأمر توفر مجموعة من المستندات الأساسية، بالإضافة إلى فهم عميق لعمليات التخطيط والمراقبة. هذه المستندات والمعلومات هي حجر الزاوية لإنشاء جدول زمني دقيق وفعال، يضمن سير العمل بسلاسة […]

04/08/2024 Ziad Al-basir Cost Control, Main Pages, Project Governance, Project Portfolio Management Office, Scheduling

Gate Review Scheduling Models

Gate Reviews: A Crucial Aspect of Project Governance – ZALBASIREPPM Gate Reviews: A Crucial Aspect of Project Governance Ensuring project success through effective communication and structured decision-making. The Critical Role of Communication in Project Success A 2015 study by PMI research indicated that poor decisions due to ineffective communications were the primary factor for project failures in 56% of the studied cases. Gate reviews are a vital form of communication and a crucial part of project governance, especially for large […]

02/06/2024 Ziad Al-basir Budget, Business Development, Business Transformation, Cost Control, EPMO, EPPM, Main Pages, PMO, PPMO, Project Cost Controls, Project Portfolio Management Office, Resources Planning

Mastering Real Estate Development: Your EPMO Blueprint

Mastering Real Estate Development: Your EPMO Blueprint Mastering Real Estate Development: Your EPMO Blueprint Are your real estate development ambitions crumbling under the weight of chronic delays and budget overruns? Every missed deadline and overrun erodes profit margins and turns strategic goals into dust. Are you ready to take control and stop the risk of failure? — Is This Your Reality? 💔 Is this the legacy you want to leave as a business leader – a trail of stalled projects […]

31/05/2023 Ziad Al-basir Business Transformation, Cost Control, EPMO, EPPM, Main Pages, PMO, Portfolio Management, Project Governance

How to Measure PMO Performance?

•measuring PMO performance is crucial for ensuring effective project management and achieving strategic goals. •By focusing on key performance indicators, data collection and analysis, reporting and communication, benchmarking, benefits realization, continuous improvement, addressing challenges, and leveraging the best used KPIs for PMO performance, organizations can enhance their PMO’s performance and deliver better project outcomes. Read the details in the below documents

31/05/2023 Ziad Al-basir Budget, Cost Control, Main Pages, Planning & Control

Techniques for Project Cost Overrun and Time Delays Recovery

Recovering from project cost overrun and time delays requires a proactive approach and the implementation of various techniques. By re-evaluating project scope, optimizing resources, re-sequencing schedules, mitigating risks, managing changes, optimizing vendor relationships, ensuring quality control, engaging stakeholders, capturing lessons learned, and conducting performance reviews, project teams can effectively recover from setbacks. In summary, the success of project recovery lies in a holistic approach that addresses multiple aspects of project management. By applying the most used techniques for project cost […]

26/05/2023 Ziad Al-basir Business Development, Business Transformation, Cost Control, EPMO, EPPM, Planning, Planning & Control, PMO, Portfolio Management, PPMO

How To Create an Effective Project Portfolio Management Governance

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07/05/2023 Ziad Al-basir Budget, Cost Control, Main Pages

Project Cost Estimate and Project Budget Estimate Explained

Cost Estimate & Budget Estimate: Your Project’s Financial Compass Cost Estimate & Budget Estimate: Your Project’s Financial Compass Cost estimate and budget estimate are critical aspects of project management that help organizations to plan, control, and monitor project expenses. In this eBook we explain the differences and the processes involved to generate both in the project life cycle. 💰 Understanding the Core Concepts While often used interchangeably, cost estimates and budget estimates serve distinct purposes in project financial management. 🔍Cost […]

01/05/2023 Ziad Al-basir Cost Control, EPMO, EPPM, Main Pages, Primavera P6

Protected: Project Portfolio Management Using Primavera P6 Professional and EPPM Training 01 May 2023

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13/04/2023 Ziad Al-basir Bidding & Tendering, Budget, Business Development, Business Transformation, Cost Control, Project Cost Controls

Change Orders: Where It Can Be a Gateway to Construction Fraud and Misconduct

Change Orders: A Gateway to Construction Fraud and Misconduct Change Orders: A Gateway to Construction Fraud and Misconduct Fraud and misconduct in construction have become a pervasive problem globally, with up to $5 trillion expected to be lost to corruption by 2030. 🚧 Introduction One of the areas where these illicit activities often occur is during the change order process, where individuals on the client side collude with contractors to engage in fraudulent practices. The aim of this article is […]

27/03/2023 Ziad Al-basir Cost Control, Forecast, Leadership, Main Pages, Planning & Control, Project Cost Controls, Project Portfolio Management Office, Strategic Planning

“How Big Things Get Done” Book Review – Part 2, The Success

Lessons from Success: How Big Things Get Done – ZALBASIREPPM Lessons from Success: How Big Things Get Done Unveiling the patterns of successful mega-projects and the power of focused execution. The Paradox of Success: Learning from Failure First The road to success is often paved with lessons learned from failure. True success, which consistently creates value and benefits, is a rare achievement, as highlighted in the initial part of this review. That’s precisely why the first segment of the book […]

15/03/2023 Ziad Al-basir Cost Control, Planning & Control, PMO, Portfolio Management

Designing and Implementing Robust Project Control Governance

Designing and Implementing Robust Project Control Governance – ZALBASIREPPM Designing and Implementing Robust Project Control Governance A comprehensive, collaborative, and committed approach to project success. The Imperative of Effective Project Control Governance Designing and implementing effective project control practices demands a truly comprehensive, collaborative, and deeply committed approach. It involves engaging all key stakeholders from a project’s inception right through to its successful completion. This strategic commitment isn’t just ideal; it’s crucial for ensuring successful implementation and adeptly navigating the […]

15/03/2023 Ziad Al-basir Cost Control, Planning, Planning & Control, Portfolio Management

Flexible Planning in Project Management: Avoiding the Tunnel Effect

Flexible Planning in Project Management: Avoiding the Tunnel Effect – ZALBASIREPPM Flexible Planning in Project Management: Avoiding the Tunnel Effect Balancing detailed schedules with adaptability for successful project delivery. The Challenge of Detailed Planning in Early Project Stages From day-to-day work and experience, a crucial lesson learned emerges: the debate around the appropriate level of planning detail, especially in early project development stages. There’s a perspective that highly detailed construction schedules, when a project is still in its nascent stages […]

25/01/2023 Ziad Al-basir Budget, Business Development, Business Transformation, Cost Control, EPMO, Main Pages, Planning & Control, PMO

Why We Fail to Deliver Projects on Time and Budget?

Mega-Project Cost Control: The Imperative of Independent Oversight – ZALBASIREPPM Mega-Project Cost Control: The Imperative of Independent Oversight Safeguarding investments and ensuring delivery in the face of pervasive cost and schedule overruns. The Staggering Cost of Mega-Project Overruns Global investment in energy, infrastructure, mining, and real-estate-related projects was estimated at approximately $6 trillion in 2013. By 2030, this figure could surge to $13 trillion, according to McKinsey research published in 2017. The same research paints a stark picture: 98 percent […]

15/01/2023 Ziad Al-basir Cost Control, Planning & Control, Portfolio Management, PPMO, Project Cost Controls, Project Portfolio Management Office

Bidding Project Portfolio System

Winning Bids & Projects: Strategies and Portfolio Analysis – ZALBASIREPPM Winning Bids & Projects: Strategies and Portfolio Analysis A multi-faceted approach to securing new business and optimizing bid decisions. Strategies for Securing New Opportunities Winning more bids and projects requires a comprehensive approach that extends beyond simply submitting proposals. It encompasses building a robust portfolio, strategically networking with potential clients, and effectively articulating your unique value proposition. By integrating these elements, organizations can significantly enhance their chances of securing new […]

15/01/2023 Ziad Al-basir Cost Control, EPMO, EPPM, Planning & Control, Portfolio Management, Project Cost Controls, Project Portfolio Management Office

Cost Management For Contractors

Contractor Cost Management: Leveraging EVM for Project Profitability – ZALBASIREPPM Contractor Cost Management: Leveraging EVM for Project Profitability Transforming financial oversight from reactive reporting to proactive, real-time control. The Criticality of Cost Management for Contractors For contractors, effective cost management is not merely a best practice; it is paramount to project profitability and business sustainability. Many contractors still grapple with the limitations of traditional methods, relying on sprawling, unsecured Excel sheets, facing delays in site reports, and experiencing significant misalignment […]

11/07/2018 Ziad Al-basir Annual Budget, Budget, Cost Control, EPMO, EPPM, Forecast, PMO, Project Cost Controls, Resources Planning, Shared Resources

Forecasting EPMO & EPPM Costs: Best Practices for Strategic Success

Forecasting EPMO & EPPM Costs: Best Practices for Strategic Success – ZALBASIREPPM Forecasting EPMO & EPPM Costs: Best Practices for Strategic Success Navigating the complexities of budgeting for permanent, shared, and non-project staff in Project-Based Organizations. The Strategic Imperative of Accurate Forecasting Accurate annual cost forecasting for EPMO (Enterprise Project Management Office) and EPPM (Enterprise Project Portfolio Management) is a critical capability for any Project-Based Organization (PBO). Beyond merely allocating funds, precise forecasting enables strategic decision-making, optimizes resource utilization, and […]

22/04/2018 Ziad Al-basir Cost Control

Does Client’s Contract Help To Share Resources To Reduce Project’s Cost?

The most used method to manage projects is by considering each project as a separate cost centre where you have full budget and resources allocated to deliver the project. This project might extend form a day to years. Here it comes the difficulties that, it will cost the project more if you will consider a cost for a machine or a person as a full-time for the project even he/she/it will operate not full time. For example, an asphalt paving […]