Improving project delivery – Working paper Pindy Bhullar MSc (Oxon) pindyb@gmail.com
Contents Introduction Working Title…. Why the SBF model? Why the SYLLK model? Research Approach Research Timelines Pindy Bhullar MSc (Oxon) pindyb@gmail.com 26/09/2019
Introduction Who am I? MSc in Major Programme Management Thesis in Reference Class Forecasting Working on a paper to research the continuous improvement of project delivery Pindy Bhullar MSc (Oxon) pindyb@gmail.com 26/09/2019
Working Title….. Organisations to embed Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Management into their project delivery Capturing knowledge whilst building a forecasting engine Weaving two models to capture knowledge, improve project delivery by planning with robust data sets Can the Systemic Lessons Learned Knowledge (SYLLK) model be used by a project organisation to de-risk projects by embedding a forecasting methodology during the deliverable lifecycle? Pindy Bhullar MSc (Oxon) pindyb@gmail.com 26/09/2019
Why the SBF model? Reference Class Forecasting (RCF) – adopting the outside view Similarity Based Forecasting (SBF) – extending the RCF to adopt case base decision making Pindy Bhullar MSc (Oxon) pindyb@gmail.com 26/09/2019
Why the SYLLK model? Literature review found limited research on “how” KM, learning, and culture impact the domain of project management and temporary organisations Areas of interest include Learning Technology Social People Networks Swiss Cheese Model => SYLLK model Pindy Bhullar MSc (Oxon) pindyb@gmail.com 26/09/2019
Research Approach Conduct three experiments to test the hypothesis of combining the SYLLK and SBF model Action research Mixed methods research Qualitative data collection Interviews via structured questionnaire Meetings with stakeholders Focus group workshops Quantitative data collection Project status reports Project financials Project metrics Pindy Bhullar MSc (Oxon) pindyb@gmail.com 26/09/2019
Research Timelines Pindy Bhullar MSc (Oxon) 26/09/2019 pindyb@gmail.com 26/09/2019
Pindy Bhullar MSc (Oxon) pindyb@gmail.com 26/09/2019