Complex projects often need multiple programmes to break down the level of detail to the correct audience. This is a necessary part of the plan, you can have the best plan in the world but its worthless if it cant be read and understood. There’s a key definition that I need to make in order…
Schrödinger is best known for a thought experiment in which a hypothetical cat could be considered both dead and alive within a box with a radioactive isotope as its fate is linked to a random subatomic event which may or may not occur. I like to use the Schrödinger analogy on projects where a programme…
This might sound like a stupid question but oddly seems to be a contentious discussion point depending on who I’m talking to. I’ve heard: “We don’t even look at that mate” “We only do a programme because the contract says to” and “What’s the point, it’s all going to change tomorrow anyway”. These are the…
Most things in the modern world will either come with an efficiency rating or a way of reading efficiency, whether that is mpg in your car or energy usage on a smart meter. There are so many ways to measure efficiencies but how often do we take a step back and measure how efficient site…
As much as I’d like to be writing about classic time travel films such as Back to the Future or The Terminator I’m talking programmes, and programme reviews. The important part here is the Data Date. This is the point at which the programme is most relevant. Think of it as a snapshot at that…
Links drive the programme, collectively they are know as Logic. Without links, planning software would not know the relationships between activities and the scheduling calculations would be useless. Accurate and correct logic links within a programme are therefore paramount to its robustness. Links can be placed on activities for a number of reasons for example…
Regardless of your contract type a programme will be a requirement. Some forms of contract base more onus on the programme than others with NEC being probably the most programme centred contract types. If the contract didn’t require a programme would you change anything about your planning practices? If so then maybe your missing the…
Programmes are invaluable when fully functional but often they are made to look right but don’t function as they should. These flawed programmes could lead to some serious issues if not resolved. How does that work? Well a programme is much more than a few bars on a screen or sheet of paper. They are…
A delusional programme is one that looks right but doesn’t operate like a programme should. A pretty broad statement so I will explain what I mean. Once a programme is produced it should be able to react to change that is put into it. If the initial programme was built and linked correctly in the…
In some respects a programme can be just like owning a clapped out old car. Imagine buying an old run around for £500, it might have an MOT on it so your good to go. Use it for a few weeks no problem and then the issues start to arise. You might be alright for…
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