Introduction Did you know it is possible to create high-quality Microsoft (MS) PowerPoint presentations with audio and video narration using PowerPoint alone? It is! I recently discovered this and started recording my own videos. This article shares my experience, lessons learned and, hopefully, transfers knowledge. But why bother? Isn’t my existing PowerPoint presentation sufficient? Maybe….
Introduction Reading a glossary for career advancement and enjoyment is becoming increasingly common. Read a glossary to: OK, but wait! Read for a glossary pleasure and to lighten mood? Who does this? After all, technical content is dry by nature. Update: Publication of the KT Project Glossary: The First Comprehensive Terminology Resource Specifically for Capital…
1 Abstract The project’s supplier quality surveillance (SQS) plan was prepared using a conventional criticality rating procedure (Section 2.2). Before and after purchase order (PO) award, these unexpected changes occurred – which made the original SQS plan inadequate: The requisition engineer (RE), who did not participate in the criticality rating review, added a quality verification…
This article introduces and contains a brief overview of the history of hydrogen, describes pros and cons of hydrogen, and discusses factors for bringing hydrogen to the market in Canada and world-wide. It also provides a link to an educational forum you can join to share your thoughts about hydrogen. Introduction Hydrogen is proposed as…
Introduction The Glossary of Common Industry and Project Terminology, a Knowledge Transfer (KT) Project guideline, defines a government job as work performed for one’s own benefit using an employer’s resources (see third bullet, inset). Between 1986 to 1988, I worked for Burmeister & Wain Energi A/S (BWE), a boilermaker in Tønder, Sønderjylland, Denmark. Figures 1 and…
Misunderstanding of third-party inspection is caused by hidden knowledge gaps and not limited to inexperienced personnel. Third-party inspection (inspection) is a strategy used by capital projects in energy and other sectors to ensure suppliers’ equipment and materials are delivered complete, correct, and on-time. This is also referred to as source surveillance, vendor surveillance, or visual…
Companies know capital projects often cost more and take longer than expected[1]. These problems are recognized industry-wide and significant. An increasing number of projects are delivered behind schedule, beyond the cost estimate, and fail to meet expectations[2]. Unbelievably, 98% of megaprojects suffer cost overruns and 77% are late[3]! Every project is at risk for budget…
Recently, I discussed the never-ending challenge of project communication with a friend, a professional who works in the oil and gas (O&G) industry. Our discussion got interesting … and quickly! The Project Communication Challenge Communicating detailed technical requirements can be complicated. Some industries and projects use the same phrases and terms to describe different things….
Once, my 12-year-old son asked what the first, second, and third worlds are. I said: You are standing by a swimming pool on the roof of a hotel, with an ice-cold Coca-Cola in your hand. This is the first world. Do you see that person walking down the street to an Internet cafe? This is…
The Project Management Institute’s report The Essential Role of Communication revealed that ineffective communication has a negative impact on project success >50% of the time. So, why make it difficult for others to understand what you mean? Related: Successful Projects Need Effective Communication. For example, these phrases are used to describe the concept of the…
