In a project, WBS is defined in sufficient detail to facilitate proper monitoring and control and achieve the objectives.
Execution level monitoring is done at lowest level of WBS ( say work package WP level).
Is it necessary to also to fix the control account at this level?
If so, will this not increase the work load for control account personnel?
If control account is positioned at a level higher than the execution progress monitoring level, then the WP has to be rolled upto control account level. In that case, progress monitoring will be done at lowest level and control account will be at higher WBS level.
In such situation, the key stakeholder will not be able to know the detail of where the problem/issue lies?
I understand that codes need not be for specific stakeholders.
I was trying to figure out that scope/need for the code at higher level is to manage the details at organization/program level.
Whereas the code at lower level is to manage the needs of monitoring and control of the project attributes within agreed scope, cost, time and quality.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 31, 2015 3:09 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Well, you can say so but also the codes for higher levels are used for monitoring as well. It is an integrated system.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 31, 2015 1:56 AM
Replying to Ganesan Balaji PMP, RMP, PgMP
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Rami
Thanks for your reply.
I understand that codes need not be for specific stakeholders.
I was trying to figure out that scope/need for the code at higher level is to manage the details at organization/program level.
Whereas the code at lower level is to manage the needs of monitoring and control of the project attributes within agreed scope, cost, time and quality.
Well, you can say so but also the codes for higher levels are used for monitoring as well. It is an integrated system.
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1 reply by Steven Zachary
Dec 31, 2015 1:08 PM
Steven Zachary
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I have to say, I think this would work for construction projects but not necessarily IT projects.
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Steven ZacharyDirector| Alberta Health ServicesCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Dec 31, 2015 3:08 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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I can't because this is exclusive for my previous employer's organization so I have to take their permission first before I disclose something.
Maybe you could change some names and generally describe it. Remove confidential information? Just a thought.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 31, 2015 1:11 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Let me see shat I can do but I always like to respect my past employers confidentiality as it is part of being ethical.
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Steven ZacharyDirector| Alberta Health ServicesCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Dec 31, 2015 3:09 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Well, you can say so but also the codes for higher levels are used for monitoring as well. It is an integrated system.
I have to say, I think this would work for construction projects but not necessarily IT projects.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 31, 2015 1:11 PM
Rami Kaibni
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For IT Projects, you do not need thst sophisticated WBS and codes I believe but it will work as well. This system is usually used on mega jobs.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 31, 2015 1:08 PM
Replying to Steven Zachary
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I have to say, I think this would work for construction projects but not necessarily IT projects.
For IT Projects, you do not need thst sophisticated WBS and codes I believe but it will work as well. This system is usually used on mega jobs.
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2 replies by Steven Zachary
Dec 31, 2015 3:00 PM
Steven Zachary
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I could see it being more valuable on highly complex resource intensive jobs when you have hundreds of people working in different locations managing assets.
Dec 31, 2015 3:00 PM
Steven Zachary
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Hmm....I don't know if it's not ethical, but maybe just a lessons learned. Keep it in mind anyways.
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Steven ZacharyDirector| Alberta Health ServicesCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Dec 31, 2015 1:11 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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For IT Projects, you do not need thst sophisticated WBS and codes I believe but it will work as well. This system is usually used on mega jobs.
I could see it being more valuable on highly complex resource intensive jobs when you have hundreds of people working in different locations managing assets.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 31, 2015 4:05 PM
Rami Kaibni
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You nailed that, very true !
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Steven ZacharyDirector| Alberta Health ServicesCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Dec 31, 2015 1:11 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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For IT Projects, you do not need thst sophisticated WBS and codes I believe but it will work as well. This system is usually used on mega jobs.
Hmm....I don't know if it's not ethical, but maybe just a lessons learned. Keep it in mind anyways.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 31, 2015 4:06 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Trust my words, I am very well aware of the company's Ethics Policy and Regulations.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 31, 2015 3:00 PM
Replying to Steven Zachary
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I could see it being more valuable on highly complex resource intensive jobs when you have hundreds of people working in different locations managing assets.
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