1. Improving project delivery – Working paper
Pindy Bhullar MSc (Oxon)

2. Contents Introduction Working Title…. Why the SBF model?
Why the SYLLK model?
Research Approach
Research Timelines
Pindy Bhullar MSc (Oxon)
26/09/2019

3. 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)
26/09/2019

4. 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)
26/09/2019

5. 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)
26/09/2019

6. 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)
26/09/2019

7. 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)
26/09/2019

8. Research Timelines Pindy Bhullar MSc (Oxon) 26/09/2019
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9. Pindy Bhullar MSc (Oxon)
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