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 […]

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 […]

19/03/2023 Ziad Al-basir Business Transformation, Forecast, Leadership, Main Pages, Planning & Control, PMO, Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio Management Office

Book Review: How Big Things Get Done – Learning from History and Data – Part1

Book Review: How Big Things Get Done – Learning from History and Data – ZALBASIREPPM Book Review: How Big Things Get Done – Learning from History and Data Understanding the past to pave the way for future project success. The Power of Historical Data in Project Success Understanding history is crucial for achieving success in the future, particularly when accompanied by comprehensive data analysis. This concept is effectively conveyed in the book “How Big Things Get Done” authored by Prof. […]

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 […]