APM Scottish Conference 2012

Where: Edinburgh Corn Exchange, 11 Newmarket Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1RJ When: 14 March 14:30 - 14:30

APM Members (including employees of corporate members): £114
Non Members: £144

Managing the balance between time, cost and performance throughout the life cycle of projects and programmes.

Speakers to date include:

Andrew Bragg, Chief Executive, APM

Craig Sloan, Head of Programme and Risk Management, Glasgow 2014

Erik Johannesen, Head of Project Management at BAE Systems

Mark Stubbs, Site Director at Hunterston A

Jason Dalrymple, Project Manager, NATS Prestwick

John Scott, Head of Capital Planning, Information & Clinical Support Services,
NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Evan Clark, Scotland Branch Chairman

During the concept phase of a project we develop an understanding of the requirements relating to time, cost and performance. As the project is defined in greater detail the relationship between these three parameters becomes clearer, risks are identified and procedures drawn up for monitoring and controlling progress.

As we enter the implementation phase issues arise and the project manager is faced with the reality of change. Project controls are designed to manage the potential impacts of these changes in order that informed action can be taken. Decisions made during delivery will affect time, cost and performance in different ways.

- Which of these three is the critical element?
- How can changes in one area influence the others?
- What can be done to ensure that the project still delivers the critical benefits required in the business case?

Controlling the balance between time, cost and performance whilst delivering the benefits to the business requires both skilled management and competent leadership.

- How do the skills and competences required to manage and lead successful projects differ between roles?
- What are the fundamental attributes of a successful project professional in order to balance the conflicting demands of time, cost and performance?

The Conference will link project success with planning, leadership, technical skills, and communication. High profile examples of success and failure as well as anecdotes from real-life project experiences will be incorporated throughout to bring the subject to life and engage the audience into greater participation. 

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