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January 2022 Newsletter
Happy New Year! This is a term we hear often in the month of January. As a child, I always welcomed this time of year as each night, as I went to sleep, I prayed the next day would be the best…a snow day where school was...
Celebrating World Logic Day
In November of 2019, UNESCO, in association with the International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences (CIPSH), declared January 14th to be World Logic Day. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness about the importance of logic both within scientific communities and among the general public.
Why You Should Never Skip the Planning Phase of a Project
It’s always tempting to dive right into a project with a rushed planning phase or worse yet, no planning phase at all; however, this is a temptation that the most effective leaders and teams resist. The planning phase of a new project is the most important part of the project and can determine both short and long-term success.
December 2021 Newsletter
From the CEO:It is hard to believe we have come to the end of another year. Many of you are probably looking back on your year and assessing what successes you have had and where the challenges remain. I hope you will take some time to celebrate the successes; often...
November 2021 Newsletter
Today’s economies are dramatically changing, triggered by development in emerging markets, the accelerated rise of new technologies, sustainability policies, and changing customer preferences. Digitization, remote work environments, the emergence of hybrid PM approaches, emphasis on softer skills, as well as AI and data analytics have revolutionized nearly all industries.
Two employees were awarded the CNS General Groves Award
Scott Major, a Sr. Project Controls Specialist and Sydney Hogston, a Project Manager at Management Solutions, were awarded the CNS General Groves Award and were nominated by the site integration organization at Y-12.
What is Management Solutions’ Project Management 360 (PM360) Assessment and how does it help our clients?
Implementations of project management offices or project management governance often have limited success due to a poor understanding not only of where the organization is starting but also of what they are trying to achieve with the implementation. The MSLLC Project Management 360 (PM360) Assessment and Recommendation Process was developed to address this problem.
The Promising Future of 4D/5D BIM and Planning
Building Information Modeling or Building Information Management (BIM) is a broad terminology used to describe the process of creating and managing electronic information throughout the life cycle of a project. Project managers use certain technologies to develop a digital narrative for all the project steps, which typically includes 3D models with detailed information. Other useful information such as end-product, project execution, and handover information is also included in this description.
Role Of Quality in Environmental, Social and Governance Impact (ESG): How Management Solutions Fits Into The Equation
When talking about sustainability, quality, and ESG, organizations have to analyze all aspects of their business. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to what you should do to ensure sustainability. As a professional, taking advantage of Management Solutions’ consulting services allows you to enhance your understanding of sustainability and business management, leading to effectively running your project.
What makes these people exceptional? At times, great PMs may not be able to recite the guidebook or other PM frameworks so what is their secret?
October 2021 Newsletter
Today’s economies are dramatically changing, triggered by development in emerging markets, the accelerated rise of new technologies, sustainability policies, and changing customer preferences. Digitization, remote work environments, the emergence of hybrid PM approaches, emphasis on softer skills, as well as AI and data analytics have revolutionized nearly all industries.
What makes project managers exceptional? One skill may come as a surprise!
We all know a great project manager (PM), and perhaps you are one. Those are rare individuals who consistently deliver on time, on budget, or exceed the objectives of the projects they lead.
What makes these people exceptional? At times, great PMs may not be able to recite the guidebook or other PM frameworks so what is their secret?
September 2021 Newsletter
Welcome to fall! What a great time of year where we see the colors changing on the trees, football is back and in full swing, and the taste of pumpkin is everywhere. As we enter this new season, in addition to the aforementioned reminders, fall is time for going back to school for many of us and our families. I remember back in my childhood, one of the things I hated the most was that first day of school when we groggily awake to that blaring alarm clock only to hear my parents singing the song “school days, school days, dear ole golden school days.” You can imagine, as a teenager wishing summer would never end, this singing was not welcomed. However, as I look back now, I am so thankful that my parents instilled in me these two things: the importance of education and continual learning regardless of your age.
August 2021 Newsletter
Often when we think of summer we think of relaxing, putting our feet in the sand and taking it easy.
Summer is a great time to do a mid-year review of your business and perhaps make some smart moves.
The idea is to work smarter, not necessarily harder. Businesses often prefer to conduct reviews at the beginning or end of a year and maintain the status quo throughout the summer months. However, most of the time you come back from vacation and immediately get slammed trying to catch up and deal with past problems instead of looking for opportunities for the second half of the year.
As a result, businesses end up with the same troubled systems, processes or employees so nothing changes. Then suddenly the year is almost over, and valuable opportunities have passed. Let me challenge you to hit the accelerator on improving your strengths and eliminating weaknesses.
Writing Can Make or Break a Business
Writing is an essential skill for those in business. To have a good relationship with coworkers and bosses or to sell ideas and services requires us to communicate effectively. Many people think of writing as a work of art or talent that develops through experience, intuition and reading; however, the science of good writing is found to be more objective than many believe. Management Solutions and Project Controls Solutions spend a portion of our time writing proposals and other content for our clients. So how exactly do we go about generating excellent content for our audience and how does our writing benefit our clients?
What are the current Hot Topics in Project Controls?
The Project Controls Virtual Expo highlighted many topics related to the services Management Solutions and Project Controls Solutions offers. The opportunity to continue our professional development through events like the expo allows us to gain experience in the industry to better serve our clients through the services we provide.