10/07/2025 Ziad Al-basir Portfolio Management, Project Governance, Project Portfolio Management Office, Strategic Planning

Mega Projects Global Lessons

Mega Projects Global Lessons – ZALBASIREPPM ZALBASIREPPM Mega Projects Global Lessons Insights from UK Government and Global Research on “How Big Things Get Done” Understanding Why Big Projects Go Off Track Have you ever wondered why massive construction projects, new railway lines, or huge energy plants often end up costing far more and taking much longer than planned? These “mega projects” are crucial for a country’s development, but they also have a notorious reputation for delays and budget overruns. To […]

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 […]

16/11/2022 Ziad Al-basir PMO, Portfolio Management, PPMO, Strategic Planning

Project Governance: Navigating Success and Mitigating Failure

Project Governance: Navigating Success and Mitigating Failure – ZALBASIREPPM Project Governance: Navigating Success and Mitigating Failure Understanding the critical role of governance in project success and accountability. The Indispensable Role of Project Governance While most certified project managers are familiar with the concept of project governance, the understanding of liability and accountability when a project faces challenges or outright fails can vary significantly. For seasoned project managers taking over a new endeavor, a crucial first step is to scrutinize the […]

12/02/2019 Ziad Al-basir Main Pages, PMO, Project Cost Controls, Shared Resources, Strategic Planning

Infrastructure Investment and GDP: Measuring Economic Impact and Strategic Prioritization

Infrastructure Investment and GDP: Measuring Economic Impact and Strategic Prioritization – ZALBASIREPPM ZALBASIREPPM Infrastructure Investment and GDP: Measuring Economic Impact and Strategic Prioritization Understanding the complex relationship between infrastructure spending and national economic health. The Vital Role of Infrastructure in Economic Prosperity Investment in infrastructure is a critical factor for a country’s economic health and wealth. It empowers the private sector and individuals to invest and produce goods and services more efficiently. Infrastructure spending, whether by the government or in […]

13/05/2018 Ziad Al-basir Strategic Planning

Do you have a VSP?

Project based organisations (PBO) visionary leaders must have a Visual Strategic Portfolio (VSP) within their enterprise project portfolios management (EPPMS) system. Visualisation of the SP means visualisation of your ultimate goals. The current or near future goals are business as usual. It doesn’t reflect the main existence of your organisation. Another reason to have the VSP is that the visionary leaders know they will face many challenges to manoeuvre defining initial targets to make it easy to manage. However, not […]

12/12/2016 Ziad Al-basir Strategic Planning Leave a comment

Project Delivery KPIs: Measuring Success and Performance

Project Delivery KPIs: Measuring Success and Performance – ZALBASIREPPM Project Delivery KPIs: Measuring Success and Performance Key Performance Indicators are vital tools to measure risks, opportunities, and strategic project performance. Understanding Project Management KPI Types Project delivery KPIs are important to measure the risks and opportunities that influence the strategic performance of projects and the team involved. The project management KPI types can be defined mainly around the following criteria: Financial These are typically utilized when the measure is monetary. […]

10/12/2016 Ziad Al-basir Strategic Planning

Do You Have A Competitive Mechanism?

In challenging market where the pressure to win new contracts to maintain the targeted profit becomes a survival risk, management tends to make very tough decisions. Some of these decisions are around cutting costs. Some are around increasing efficiency and some are about new thinking and new operation model. However, success is a habit. It is a defined process and systems. It is not a change forced to do. Therefore, when we study the successful models for big companies we […]

31/08/2016 Ziad Al-basir Strategic Planning

Building The Organisation Systems Around Customers Need

Organizational Transformation: Aligning with Client Needs for E&C Success – ZALBASIREPPM ZALBASIREPPM Organizational Transformation: Aligning with Client Needs for E&C Success Leveraging technology and client-centric strategies in the Engineering & Construction sector. The Digital Imperative: CEOs Embrace Technology It was fascinating to follow the details of PwC’s 19th Annual Global CEO Survey in Davos across various media. What particularly resonated with me was a point I’ve long advocated: the necessity of organizational transformation to embrace the latest technologies in how […]

31/08/2016 Ziad Al-basir Strategic Planning

The Importance of Mapping the Right Project Delivery Process within the Enterprise Integrated System

Integrating Business Strategy with Project Delivery for Sustainable Growth – ZALBASIREPPM ZALBASIREPPM Integrating Business Strategy with Project Delivery for Sustainable Growth The core foundation for enterprise growth and profit. The Challenge of True Integration Integrating business strategy within the project delivery process, and vice versa, is the core foundation for sustainable enterprise growth and profit. However, it is not as simple as it sounds. It remains a significant challenge for many organizations to achieve such integration. The first hurdle is […]