31/08/2016 Ziad Al-basir Bidding & Tendering

How To Turn Challenges Into Opportunity?

The Decision to Bid: Turning High-Stakes Challenges into Opportunities The Decision to Bid: Turning High-Stakes Challenges into Opportunities In a constantly changing market, decision quality is based on three factors: your data, your analysis system, and the minds who operate them. The High-Stakes World of the “Decision to Bid” In the construction industry, the challenge of a changing market is amplified by the huge investments contractors make. This risk is smaller for engineering firms, but for both, having a sustainable […]

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 PMO

Why Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) is Your Future Gate to Project Success

Why Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) is Your Future Gate to Project Success Why Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) is Your Future Gate to Project Success A comprehensive look at how EPPM links project data to core business processes for unparalleled control and insight. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, relying on outdated project management methods is no longer sustainable. Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) is not just a buzzword; it’s a critical database management system that links every aspect […]

31/08/2016 Ziad Al-basir Bidding & Tendering

The Low-Bid Dilemma: A Strategic Guide to Competitive Tendering

The Low-Bid Dilemma: A Strategic Guide to Competitive Tendering The Low-Bid Dilemma: A Strategic Guide to Competitive Tendering When a client repeatedly tenders similar projects, the pressure to reduce prices can be immense. How do you encounter this strategy without sacrificing your business? The Bidding Pressure Cooker In bidding and tendering, pricing is a complex mix of actual cost, risk-averse cost, and markup. This article isn’t about markup; it’s about the intense pressure to reduce the total bid price to […]

31/08/2016 Ziad Al-basir Planning & Control

Managing Planning & Scheduling by Quantifying The Risk and Expressing The Level of Confidence

Beyond Certainty: Why ‘How Likely?’ is the Most Important Question in Project Planning Beyond Certainty: Why “How Likely?” is the Most Important Question in Project Planning Successful project planning isn’t about finding a single, perfect number. It’s about understanding and quantifying uncertainty. The Flaw in Traditional Planning During initial project planning, teams are often pressured to answer a simple, yet deeply flawed question: “How long will it take?” This search for a single, deterministic answer sets projects up for failure […]

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 […]

28/08/2016 Ziad Al-basir Business Development

Successful Business Planning Using Client’s Business Model

Sustainable Growth in Changing Markets: Integrating Client Strategy – ZALBASIREPPM ZALBASIREPPM Sustainable Growth in Changing Markets: Integrating Client Strategy Understanding client needs and adapting internal processes for resilient business delivery. Navigating Market Cycles for Resilient Growth Successful business delivery is always based on client satisfaction. Understanding your clients’ needs leads to loyal customers and sustainable growth. However, sustainable growth is a significant challenge in today’s constantly changing markets. Market analysis history shows clear patterns of expansion and recession. According to […]

21/08/2016 Ziad Al-basir PMO

PMO Data Visualization and Uncorrelated Data

PMO Implementation Mid-Operation: Overcoming Data & Change Challenges – ZALBASIREPPM ZALBASIREPPM PMO Implementation Mid-Operation: Overcoming Data & Change Challenges Navigating the complexities of establishing a PMO when operations are already in full swing. The Reality of Starting a PMO Mid-Stream In PMO management, you might find yourself in a situation where you need to present a dashboard with data visualization, but the underlying data accuracy is questionable. This often happens when you start a new role in an existing organization […]

05/08/2016 Ziad Al-basir PMO

PMO Implementation Requirements & Challenges

The Strategic Imperative of PMO Implementation in Construction – ZALBASIREPPM ZALBASIREPPM The Strategic Imperative of PMO Implementation in Construction Overcoming Challenges to Innovate and Lead in a Dynamic Market Why PMO is Crucial for Today’s Construction Industry In today’s fast-changing market, consultants and contractors often focus heavily on daily operations just to keep their businesses running. This mindset, while understandable, can prevent them from embracing new ideas and staying ahead of the competition. It also forces them to take more […]

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