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A spreadsheet is also heavily configurable and aligns with an individuals need to be innovative by building something. The willingness to build something themselves is often stronger than the willingness to procure an off the shelf tool that meets most requirements. Does procuring an off the shelf tool mean that the innovation in building an Excel model is lost?

With some clever leadership however this innovation can be redirected to another level. Once a core tool is in place a user can build on this with codes, views, reports and built-in functionality. By directing the innovation in these aspects you can avoid the pitfalls of trying to be a software design house. These pitfalls can include; training people in macro’s, constant requests for new functionality, knowledge of the spreadsheet with one user, lack of capacity in the sheet and of course the time that is spent developing the software and not controlling the project!

We can liken this to the military moving away from building the complete system in house to using MOTS or COTS products. They now spend their time innovating around core products to achieve their overall business system (tools, people and process) objectives. This is something to strive more for in project cost control!

Written by Dan Foster (Principal Consultant LogiKal Projects)

It supplements the wide range of experience that project controls specialists have in Oracle tools such as Primavera and Contract Manager. You can find out more by contacting the UK office or visiting the Oracle partner page for the UK office.

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Description:

Overview

Designed For:

• Newcomers to COBRA
• People who need to use COBRA

Modules Include:

• See and overview of COBRA 5 and navigation system
• Learn how to set up a new programme with WBS, OBS, Calendars and codes
• Learn how to set up and calculate rates and resources
• Create the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Learn how to use Level of Effort
• Learn how to load the IMS with budgets into COBRA
• Go through the monthly update cycle
• Calculate the earned value and forecasts
• Load actual costs into COBRA, cleanse the data and manage errors and warnings
• Understand how to run COBRA EVM reports

The course material consists of:

• A detailed 500 page booklet on COBRA processes with exercises
• A set of load files, example basic reports, demo projects and basic scripts
• A tailored set of slides highlighting key learning

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“Christmas is a time when people come together to laugh, give and enjoy each other leaving no one behind. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff, clients and friends for your overwhelming support throughout 2011. I wish to warm to the Christmas cheer by reaching out to you in the festive season to bring joy and happiness to your family and friends. ” Stephen Mercier, Managing Director.

As LogiKal involves themselves in the Christmas cheer the office will be closed from December 24th and returning January 9th, 2012. Finally, we hope this video brings a smile to your face as the holiday begins here!

Wearing red may not only be festive

FUN FACTS

The first president to decorate the white house Christmas tree in the United States was Franklin Pierce.
In Mexico, wearing red underwear on New Year’s Eve is said to bring new love in the upcoming year.

LogiKal wishes each and everyone of you a safe and Merry Christmas. We hope you enjoy the time with the special people in your life by sharing gifts, love and laughter. Please take the time to reflect on how lucky we are in what we have and experience in the beautiful country we live in. Happy Holidays!

Future of Oracle

An oracle is a person or agency considered to be a source of wise councel. This works hand in hand in the software that Logikal works with.
Logikal Projects has grown to become increasingly stronger in the training and services industries this year. Logikal is now an Oracle Gold Partner who is specialised in Training, Implementation and selling entire Primavera Products. Oracles Primavera isgenerally recognised as thepremier supplier of project and programme planning and execution systems in the world.

Diary of a Wimpy Project Manager has been rescheduled for February

Due to unforseen circumstances the seminar date has been changed to February 2012; the exact date will be announced in the new year.
 

Primavera P6 goes Local

LogiKal is now a certified supplier and seller of Primavera P6 Licenses and software. Business’are able to purchase licenses and software so they can utilise the capabilities it has to offer in their own office and or home. LogiKal Promises to arrange an appointment to discuss the product and demonstrate it’s ease of functionality.
Some Benefits of Primavera P6:

• Will assist your organisation manager and administer your project’s contracts in the most efficient method.
• Successful PCM implementation will ensure effective management of contracts throughout the project life cycle.
• Ensure complete end-to-end project control

What’s your new years Resolution?

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UPCOMING COURSES FOR 2012