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 […]

08/06/2018 Ziad Al-basir PMO

Beyond the Generic PMO: Differentiating Project Management Offices for Tailored Success

Beyond the Generic PMO: Differentiating Project Management Offices for Tailored Success – ZALBASIREPPM ZALBASIREPPM Beyond the Generic PMO: Differentiating Project Management Offices for Tailored Success Understanding the unique characteristics of PMOs across sectors and project types for effective implementation and operation. The Evolving Landscape of Project Management Offices (PMOs) The Project Management Office (PMO) is a relatively new concept in organizational management, having gained prominence only in the last two decades. Much of the available literature and publications on PMOs […]

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 […]

03/04/2018 Ziad Al-basir Bidding & Tendering

The Overhead Trap: Why Your Bidding Strategy is Failing

The Overhead Trap: Why Your Bidding Strategy is Failing and How to Fix It The Overhead Trap: Why Your Bidding Strategy is Failing In a slow market, Project-Based Organizations (PBOs) feel the pressure. It’s not just about winning bids; it’s about surviving the overhead cash burn. The Markup Price Dilemma When a PBO loses several bids, the pressure mounts to lower the markup price. This price is a critical formula, typically combining Hard Costs (HC), Overhead (OH), and Profit (Pr). […]

22/02/2018 Ziad Al-basir Business Transformation

Are You Ready For The New Construction Technology Disruption?

I was privileged to be invited to two important innovation events happened on the same day which I tried to divide my time between both of them. Because the subject and the type of participants on both. They are linked because they are about new solutions and innovations. Let me say that getting knowledge about new trends and innovations opens new prospective always in my mind on how I think and how I adopt new business models. The challenge of […]

12/12/2017 Ziad Al-basir Planning & Control

What type of Project Controls System Fit You More in Functional Organization Environment?

We published many articles about PMO and EPPM because it is the best model for Project Based Organisations (PBO) for best results on such continuously changing and competitive market. However, many organizations are still using traditional functional structure including project controls departments. Therefore, the question which persist in such work environment “What type of Project Controls System Fit You More in Functional Organization Environment?” Although, the training workshop includes a lot more. we are happy to share with you the […]

25/06/2017 Ziad Al-basir PMO

Why PMO Is The Solution Not To Fail?

Why PMO is the Solution Not to Fail – ZALBASIREPPM ZALBASIREPPM Why PMO is the Solution Not to Fail A new approach to project delivery for sustained success in dynamic markets. PMO: A New Culture for Project Delivery The Project Management Office (PMO) is more than just a coordinating effort by different departments; it’s a new organizational structure with its own vision, mission, and goals. It represents a new culture designed to overcome common problems like bad project records, unclear […]

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 […]

17/10/2016 Ziad Al-basir Bidding & Tendering

The Earthwork Bid: From High-Risk Guesswork to Strategic Advantage

The Earthwork Bid: From High-Risk Guesswork to Strategic Advantage The Earthwork Bid: From High-Risk Guesswork to Strategic Advantage The planning and scheduling of earthwork are of major importance in obtaining an efficient bidding price for multibillion-dollar construction projects. But how much detail is truly required to succeed? The Foundational Challenge For any major development, be it highways, dams, pipelines, mines, or big land development and leveling, the calculation of earthwork is crucial for an accurate bid. Earthwork computation involves calculating […]