Building & Controlling Project Budgets
The Project Budget in Context Why we do projects: Business Value Impact of Portfolio Management Budget lifecycle Connecting project, program and business budgets How effective project management prevents cost overruns Setting project baselines The four functions of the budget Initiation How to create useful estimates Estimating project cost Defining scope Analyzing risks Considering organizational impact…
Print Reading
Blueprint Basics Importance of engineering drawings Types of graphic representation Basic steps in reading a print Types of Lines Visible line Hidden line Center line Extension line Dimension and leader lines Cutting plane and section lines Break line Phantom line Orthographic Projection Why use orthographic projection? The “glass box” visualization method The “bowl” visualization method…
Presentations That Inform, Motivate, Sell!
Introduction Introductions exercise Discussion: The key to becoming influential Presenting as a Process The ADDIE process for presenting: Analysis, design, develop, implement and evaluate Case Study: How do you prepare? Exploration: What makes a presentation successful? Dissecting why you are presenting Preparing for a Presentation Four primary types of presentations: Selecting the perfect style Formatting…
Positioning & Location
Part 1: Introduction to Positioning Radio Access Operations Handset to Base Station GSM vs. CDMA Mobility Management Roaming Databases Network Elements Network Signaling SS7 vs. IP SS7 Trunk Signaling SS7 Database Signaling Network Elements Review of GSM Network History of Mobile Positioning FCC Order for Phase 0, 1, and 2 Carrier Decisions to Comply Evolution…
The Power of Positive Attitude
Introduction: What Brings Us Down Case Study: The impact of our surroundings Why we let things “get to us” Focusing on the Positive Accomplishments exercise Translating strengths, talents and value into positive thinking Exercise: Switching to “Now Focus” Case Study: Playing with Words (a terrific tools for thinking positively) Understanding Positive and Negative Thinking Case…
Poka-Yoke
Day 1: Poka-Yoke Philosophy, Approach, and Opportunities Poka-Yoke History and Philosophy. The Toyota Production System. Shideo Shingo. Mistake proofing. Design and process mistake proofing overview. Zero defects quality approaches. Inspection shortfalls and the need for mistake proofing. The disadvantages of customer defect discovery. Case studies. Types of Mistakes. Mistake categories, including forgetfulness, misunderstanding,…
PMP® / CAPM® Exam Preparation
Introduction to PMP® and CAPM® Certifications Preliminary Assessment (Practice Test) Application Requirements Exam Fee Structure Exam Specifications and Requirements Continuing Certification Requirements Exam Overview Project Management Essentials Basic Terms and Definitions Organizational Structure Project Life Cycle Project Management Process Groups Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility Project Management Knowledge Areas & Processes PM Guide Layout…
Materials & Methods Plastics vs. Other Materials
Introduction to Manufacturing Definition DFA/DFM and Concurrent Engineering Teams Mass vs. Lean Production Types of Manufacturing and Production Systems An Environmental Manufacturing System Cost Estimating Systems Cost Types and Elements Cost Formulae Cost Estimating Tools Cost Confidence Levels Tooling Methods for Plastics and Other Materials / Methods Prototype vs. Production Tooling Hard/Soft/Tool-less Manufacture Tool Selection…
Plastics: Design for Producibility, Molds & Molding
Plastics The History of Plastics Study of Plastics / Resins Families of Plastics Plastics Identification Resin Selection Testing Plastic Parts Design for Producibility Approach to “Plastic” Product Design Common Additives / Fillers Product Design / Development Rib Construction Shutoffs in Plastic Parts Designing with No / Minimum Sink Boss Design Proper Radii Design Living Hinges…
Plastic Materials Selection
Defining the Fundamentals That Determine Plastic Properties Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution, The Foundation of Polymer Technology The Relationship to Viscosity The Relationship to Properties Methods of Measurement Methods of Polymerization: Addition and Condensation Polymers Effect on Properties Effect on Processing Polarity: Effects on Solvation and Chemical Compatibility Amorphous and Semi-Crystalline Polymers Detecting the…