SPMI's FOCUS GROUP - METRICS MANAGEMENT FOR PROJECT MANAGERS

METRICS MANAGEMENT For PROJECT MANAGERS

17th March,2010 (Wednesday), 6:30 pm  to 9 pm

Facilitator : Ravindranath Pandian

Synopsis of the case


Metrics are meaningful indicators of reality. The case for metrics is rather old. But the case for metrics in project management is relatively new. The barriers have melted away and metrics have emerged as a factor in quantitative project management. On the one hand metrics are used in performance measurement and modeling. On the other, metrics have fueled simulation methods. Creating and using metrics to advantage requires an approach that combines data with intuition. The following are specific benefits from using metrics through such an approach:

• "Goal Deployment"

• Innovation

• Performance Measurement and Improvement

• Estimation Model Building

• Decision Analysis

• Risk Management

• Simulation

The ROI from metrics, seen from the above list, is both short term and long term. Managing metrics means managing both short term and long term - an art few have perfected. Well known is the fact that metrics help in process control and problem solving; less known is the fact that metrics is a journey that bridges several gaps between reality and management. In spite of this wealth of potential benefits, much desires to be done in managing metrics. This lecture will remove the myths and misgivings in using metrics in projects. Simple case studies will be used to illustrate the benefits.

Facilitator's Bio


Pandian is a committed trainer. He took to training and research and since 1997 is running a research and consultancy organization QIC ( R&D arm of QT&T)with the following mission:

• To propagate the use of scientific methods in work areas

• To equip the grassroots with knowledge generating tools

• To train engineers on problem solving

• To contribute to society by creating knowledge modules

• To promote the use of Information Technology in decision making.

He is the Chief Executive Consultant at QT&T, Singapore.

Pandian has trained over 12500 engineering and management professionals on quantitative methods in management. He teaches Six Sigma, Project Management Software Metrics and SPC. He is engaged in an on-going research on Statistical Methods for Software Engineering, and Data Mining. Has implemented metrics culture in a wide variety of industries including Software Development Industry, Process Industry, Manufacturing Industry, Product Development Industry and Service Industry.

Several leading organizations in India have taken training and consultancy services of Pandian. His clients include IBM, HCL, L&T InfoTech, Honeywell, Automatics, Mastic, Infosys, Siemens, KPIT, Hughes, Robert Bosch, Oracle, Wipro, Case Consultants, Cognizant, ITC InfoTech, Intelligroup, Geometric Software, Alcatel, Verifone and HP and many more.

Pandian is an engineering graduate (DMIT in ECE) from MIT Madras and holds a BSc Degree in Physics. He has held various positions in R&D Management in Telecommunications and Analytical Instrumentation. He has specialized in quality assurance as functioned as GM Corporate QA and is a Lead Assessor for ISO 9000 quality system. He later operated as project management consultant.

1. C. Ravindranath Pandian, "Software Metrics - A Guide to Planning, Analysis and Application", ISBN: 0-8493-1661-8, Auerbach Publications, CRC Press USA, 2004

2. C. Ravindranath Pandian, "Applied Software Risk Management: A Guide for Software Project Managers", ISBN: 0849305241, Auerbach Publications, CRC Press USA, 2006.


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Agenda
6.30 PM Registration & Food
7.15 PM Session start
9.00 PM Session end

Early Bird Fees :SPMI Members: S$15/-


Normal Fees:SPMI Members: S$25/-

Walk-in Fees:SPMI Members: S$45/-

Venue


Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
47 Hill Street
Singapore 179365
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Early Bird Fees closing date: 12-Mar-2010

Online Registration closing date: 15-Mar-2010

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