I do believe it does cost too much for some organizations to be successful; but as an optimist, I could not be inspired in my work, unless I worked with my project team to develop successful project plans.

Do you have to identify every dime to save a dollar? You know a critical path analysis provides an early start and late finish work plans, the difference in those two work plans to the project team are the opportunities to reduce and avoid costs. How much can a good project team PM, PE, Scheduler and Craft superintendents save? Maybe, enough to be competitive and save the Company.

Well, every one knows that the actual task dates over-ride the plan; and unrealistic plans do not identify savings. So the task of project owner’s and contractors is to utilize the schedule for coordination of efforts, management of scope of work, prioritize tasks and establish production. Also, all organizations run on cash flow, so keep the plan a realistic forecast.

There are always going to be winners and losers, successful project teams have those skill sets to develop and communicate work plans so the project team can overcome obstacles and capitalize on opportunities. I agree, documenting a project failure is expensive paperwork, for most of the poor performing teams to have to endure. I recommend for the others (winning team performers) to be happy in the purpose of their work and get –r-done. There are more, bigger and complex project works yet to do.

Les.Black Oak Ridge, TN