BV Project Management Online Jacob Kashiwagi, Ph.D.

Instructors Jacob Kashiwagi, Ph.D. – Program Manager/Lecturer PBSRG – Published papers: 18 – Assisted clients in the procurement of $200 Million in construction and services – Author of the No-Influence leadership model Alfredo Rivera – PhD Research Assistant/Project Manager – Published papers: 2 – Assisted clients in the procurement of $6.8M in professional engineering services – Author of the New PM Model

Class Requirements and Objectives Objectives – Increase your understanding on project management – Do something of significance – Decrease stress and worry that comes from dealing with people. Requirements: – Do something – Do it well

1800+ projects and services delivered $6.4B Construction services 98% customer satisfaction $15.9M Research Funding Generated 112+ Clients [Public and Private] 43 Arizona State University Licenses 384+ Papers Published Research Effort Supporting Class (Performance Based Studies Research Group) 4

International Efforts 5 Fulbright Scholarship- University of Botswana PIPS tests RMIT Teaching IMT PBSRG platform Netherlands Most successful implementation of BVP outside of United States Visionaries: Scenter, Rikswaterstaat, NEVI Largest test: $1B Brunsfield Complete Supply Chain implementation of best value PIPS University of Alberta United States- 65 clients WSCA, NASPO CIB Network PBSRG Network PMForum Network Finland BVP is being proposed as a part of risk/project management

Student Guidelines Don’t worry about your grade Come to class Get the book and use it Minimal work, don't spend a lot of time There are no rules

What you should expect Learn “futuristic” PM model Work with local companies Monitor project progress to include “other” teammates Develop shareable content for worldwide education Student teams are rated on value added Align visionary students with industry opportunities [internships, employment, etc.]

Class Objectives Identify what companies find most valuable Deliver a dominant research report Don’t think, just observe Identify, prioritize, and minimize risk Understand value Measure value continuously Manage change Align resources Use best value practices

Theoretical Research Concepts Information Measurement Theory (IMT) Kashiwagi Solution Model (KSM) Who Is On My Molecule (WIOMM) Best Value Project Management Model [Best Value Approach]

Logical Principles that underlay the BV PMM Information Measurement Theory concepts: – All events are predictable – All people are predictable – Randomness does not exist – Minimizing thinking – Minimizing decision making – Increasing efficiency – Increasing accountability – Learning best business practices from other industries – Leadership versus management – Obstacles to performance in the current construction industry is client management, direction, and control

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Textbooks Mandatory texts (available via your professor): Kashiwagi, D. (2015). Information Measurement Theory. KSM Inc, Kashiwagi, D. (2015). Best Value Approach. KSM Inc Recommended Reading: Allen, J. (2008). As a man thinketh. New York, NY: JMW Group. (Free online: Kabat-Zinn, J. (1994). Wherever you go, there you are: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life. New York, NY: Author. Deming, W. E. (1982). Out of the Crisis.

Standard Assignments Executive Summary [Part of clarification documents] – Show how to explain a detailed project in a high level and simple manner – Should be a simple write-up Clarification Documents – Develop material that shows the instructors, you understand how to execute the project. Submit WRRs [Part of clarification documents] – Keep track of weekly progress within project Final Paper & Presentation – Demonstration of best value project management understanding – Should be simple and add value Closeout Surveys – Keep track of personal performance * All work is submitted at

Class Milestone Schedule 1.Choose Research ProjectFriday Jan 15, Initial Instructor Project MeetingWednesday Jan 20, Submit Draft Clarification Documents Friday Jan 22, Second Meeting / Conference Call with InstructorWeek of Jan 25 5.Submit Final Clarification Documents Friday Jan 29 6.Clarification Meeting with Instructor [Conference Call]Week of Feb 1 7.Notify Instructor of Final Meeting April 1, st Draft Report / PresentationMarch 31, nd Draft Report / PresentationApril 14,, Submit Final Report / Presentation / Closeout SurveyDay of Presentation

Semester Project Description 1.You are a high performance vendor who has been selected to deliver a service. 2.Your mission is to identify the scope of work with your client, and identify your client’s most valuable need. 3.You will pre-plan and clarify upfront to your client, your project from begin to end, to include major risks, how you will mitigate and manage those risks, and how you will measure performance. 4.You will conduct research and prepare a dominant report, the client can easily understand and implement immediately. 5.If you are successful, you will be highly rated on your performance, and potentially move on to further opportunities with the client. *Client is instructor if you do not decide to work with a real company.

Student Requirements Create student profile Pre-plan and clarify project upfront Time commitment: – hours – 3 hrs./week – 15 Weeks – Meet with Client 4X [minimal] Update instructors on project weekly Submit WRRs every Friday

Final Presentation 5-10 minutes No more than 15 slides Do not read slides Make simple and clear Use metrics Should be professional (Name, Title, Date, Spelling, Works Cited, etc.)

Final Presentation Outline Intro Problem Proposal Methodology Research Conclusion Recommendations

What’s in it for You? Learn the BV PMM Test out BV PMM on real project Learn how to measure performance Gain potential internships and employment from clients Help with ongoing BV research

Grading CriteriaWeight Grading Scale Clarification Documents Executive Plan Weekly Risk Reports Final Report/Presentation Closeout Survey Weekly Assignments 15% 10% 15% 25% 5% 30% A = 90% to 100% B = 80% to 89% C = 70% to 79% D = 60% to 69% E = 0% to 59%

Leadership Support Effort KSMLeadership.com Post dominant class work Post student and company projects Post current events View and access other student’s and companies

KSMLeadership.com 22 Main Points Objective is to give students a variety of options. Each student should produce at least one dominant assignment. Main Points Objective is to give students a variety of options. Each student should produce at least one dominant assignment.

23 ABOUT | PARTNERSHIP | CLASSES | ARCHIVE | NEWS | CONCEPTS | BLOG | Main Points Includes basic information about LSA. Organization is sponsored by PBSRG. Alignment Leadership Platform designed for student and professional development. Main Points Includes basic information about LSA. Organization is sponsored by PBSRG. Alignment Leadership Platform designed for student and professional development.

Website Applications Join PBSRG sponsored leadership organization. View and interact with peer work. Publish college work. Learn/review class concepts. Create & Share your story by blogging. Complete alternative assignments. 24

25 ABOUT | PARTNERSHIP | CLASSES | ARCHIVE | NEWS | CONCEPTS | BLOG | Main Points Includes basic membership information. Students can create professional profiles. Students can view current student projects & Professional job/internship opportunities. Learn about follow-on Project Management Course. Main Points Includes basic membership information. Students can create professional profiles. Students can view current student projects & Professional job/internship opportunities. Learn about follow-on Project Management Course.

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Posting Work to Website 32 LSALSALSALSA 1 Main Points 1.TA sends to student with attached work. 2.Student receives TA and forwards to LSA Gmail. 3.LSA receives and posts work on website Main Points 1.TA sends to student with attached work. 2.Student receives TA and forwards to LSA Gmail. 3.LSA receives and posts work on website 2 3