Often managers are uncomfortable with the “guesstimate” given for percent complete. The Oracles Primavera P6 steps feature becomes very useful when they are weighted to drive the percent complete in a way that is less subjective and more quantifiable. Generally, steps are a way to track deliverables or any sub-activity without adding activities and complexity to…
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The complexity and scope of today’s projects and portfolios are growing. Throughout recent years, the value of Oracle Primavera P6 stood out as an undisputed leader in project and portfolio planning, execution, delivery and completion. But, project managers were looking for web based solution, giving rise to the development of Oracle Prime, an integral component…
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One of the most important resources that you have available to you is Oracle’s Primavera project management software. There’s a reason why many have called it the single best planning and scheduling tool ever designed. Despite its versatility, it isn’t always easy to use. If you need Oracle Primavera help, here are 20 different tips and…
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Out of all of your responsibilities as a project manager, you take on the level of importance of managing risk. Fortunately, you can effectively manage risk in Primavera P6 Professional by understanding how to create lists, assign them to specific activities, and respond to such risks. Dozens of programs for risk management exist, but the…
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Primavera P6 calendars give project managers a valuable tool in determining the progress of a project. However, Primavera P6 calendars are prone to several fallacies that may inhibit, if not destroy, the progress, continued planning, and success of a project. As project manager, you need to know how to address these three critical issues without…
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Over time, your Primavera P6 database will grow and become tough to manage at times. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as some functions and global changes may actually be used in future projects. However, a project management database within the Primavera P6 database can grow so large that it causes the computers to…
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he Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), one of the largest transportation agencies in the United States, relied on Oracle’s Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) and Oracle’s Primavera Contract Management to help manage their “Measure R” project, a $40 billion transportation and infrastructure program. “Measure R,” the largest transportation program in history, was approved by…
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Occasionally, you may find yourself overwhelmed by an assortment of projects. As a project manager, your responsibilities extend to hundreds of smaller activities, which contain the degree of intensity and effort equal to a whole other project. In these instances, team collaboration becomes essential to the successful management and completion of your project. Fortunately, Primavera…
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Is your project management getting a little out of control? In today’s ultra-competitive business environment, fast-paced, large-scale projects are becoming the standard. The problem is, many project managers don’t have the assets to effectively plan, manage, and track all the components that come with these complex projects. With limited visibility into scheduling, resources, and overall progress, project managers…
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The Oracle Primavera P6 Project Management (PM) module is comprehensive, multi-project planning and control software that has been designed to support organization-wide project management or portfolio management. Oracle Primavera P6 should be set up as per the following sequence: Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)- the hierarchical arrangement of a company’s management structure, which can be presented…
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Oracle Primavera has a distinguished history of providing superior project management controls and functions throughout the project management office (PMO), like better configurations to meet stringent project management demands, as explained in this ebook. Project managers around the globe used terminal-based Primavera P6 systems, otherwise known as Oracle Professional Project Management (PPM), Oracle Primavera Windows or…
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Many different suites exist for managing a schedule and overall project effectively and easily. However, many individuals stray from Oracle Primavera P6 due to its seemingly complex nature. In reality, Oracle Primavera P6 includes many functions and features, which help improve performance and increase communication between all persons in the project management process. If you…
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