Quest to Mastering Project Management

Why should you consider investing in the Uruk Platform?

I know that I am biased, but I hope you can hear me out with an open mind. Consequently, why do we think that SUKAD Corp’s cloud-based solution, the Uruk Platform, would be the Engine of Project Success? Why do we believe it WILL BE a leading project management software solution? Here it is: (more…)

What is traditional project management?

We have published a poll on LinkedIn asking this question: “When you hear the term ‘traditional project management,’ what do you think is the meaning of ‘traditional’?” Continue reading

Do you realize that the PMP is not equivalent to Project Management?

I have posted the image on LinkedIn with a short message. As a result, we are getting many views and reactions. Therefore, we think it is worth sharing with our readers here. I do not want to re-create the discussions here, so why not view the discussion on LinkedIn? PMP and Project Management Click here for the discussion on LinkedIn. Please note, this discussion is not about the value of the…

Do we know when are a project’s starting and ending points?

Most of us who work on projects and project management understand that a project has a project life cycle; some like to call project life span. The project life cycle indicates starting and ending points. Further, the PMBOK(r) Guide defines the project as “temporary,” implying the beginning and end. However, do we know or agree on when are a project’s starting and ending points? Continue reading

Would the Uruk Platform work for project owners?

I was talking with a friend about investing in The Uruk Platform. He does some work with government agencies, like ministries of transportations, oil & gas, and other entities that build “facilities.” Further, these government entities have highly defined specifications and requirements for every part of the project, like Design Management, Construction Management, etc. Therefore, would a project…

Why, what, who, and how of the Uruk Platform?

If you are one of the professionals who follow our blog site and social media, you probably know that SUKAD Corp is developing the Uruk Platform. Further, you might know that we have launched an equity crowdfunding campaign. Crowdfunding is necessary to raise funds to continue developing this pioneering cloud-based solution. Consequently, today we decided to write about the Uruk Platform and…

What are the challenges for Project Management fundraising?

In this article, we are posting about something to think about! It is targeting project management professionals, investors, and angel investors. In this post, we are trying to describe the current investing scene (or lack of) in project management solutions. If you are in project management, we ask you to take a minute to read this message! What is in it for YOU? Read on … Continue reading

How can YOU contribute to the future of project management?

In today’s post, we want to invite you to become part of the journey in making project management a critical domain for ALL industries. Also, our aim is to set project management skills essential for business success. Therefore, we ask the question: how can YOU contribute to the future of project management? What can you do in helping us achieve these vital objectives? Continue reading

How Startup Funding Work? The Uruk Platform Campaign

Finally, we have achieved a major milestone. It is an achievement, but it is only a stepping stone on the journey of project management excellence. The news today is that, with the help of WeFunder, we have submitted our plan for an equity-based crowdfunding campaign with the US Government, and we are ready to roll. The private campaign for equity-crowdfunding for the Uruk Platform starts…

What is the project management servant leader initiative by SUKAD? Updated

The Project Management Servant Leader Initiative is a program that we have launched in SUKAD Corp. The program is to promote applied project management knowledge and know-how. Further, it consists of five major elements, as we will describe later. It is primary goal is to help individuals, organizations, and startup benefit from the strategic value of project management and our…

What is the project management servant leader initiative by SUKAD?

The Project Management Servant Leader Initiative is a program that we are launching in SUKAD Corp. The program is to promote applied project management knowledge and know-how. Further, it consists of four major elements, as we will describe later. (more…)

What on earth is Agile Contracting in the construction industry?

Recently, one of the SUKAD network member, reached out for advice on Agile Contracting in the Construction Industry. As we were talking, I was struggling to understand the term Agile Contracting. The reason for my struggle is that in the project management community, the word ‘Agile’ typically refers to (a) Agility or (b) Agile Development; as per the Manifesto on Agile Software Development.…

In the SUKAD Way and the Uruk Platform, how do we differentiate between estimate, forecast, and actual?

As we continue working on the development of the Uruk Platform, many questions come up. Some of these questions are about terminology and using terms out of context. For example, when you hear the term ‘project cost,’ estimated cost, budget, approved plan, forecast, or actual? The same thing for the project duration or the completion date. How to ensure a properly working software, without…

What are the differences between Variances and Changes?

Another article (without video this time) in the “It Depends” educational series. Today we discuss the common confusion on project variances and project changes. We will also discuss corrective actions, preventive actions, and the different types and categories of change. Further, we will discuss whether variances are changes or not. (more…)

What are the differences between Project Management Method and Project Management Methodology?

In project management, the answer to many questions often starts with, “It Depends.” For example, what is the definition of a project? It Depends. What are the differences between PBS and WBS? How to differentiate between scope creep and scope change? Therefore, we decided to launch a knowledge-sharing series with the title “It Depends.” In other words, the “It Depends” knowledge series would…

What are the differences between A & B? The ‘It Depends’ Series

In project management, the answer to many questions often starts with, “It Depends.” For example, what is the definition of a project? It Depends. What are the differences between PBS and WBS? How to differentiate between scope creep and scope change? Therefore, we decided to launch a knowledge-sharing series with the title “It Depends.” In other words, the “It Depends” knowledge series would…

Are you a pioneer who dares to BE A PART of building a great engine of applied project management?

Today’s post is direct. Today, we are not sharing knowledge about a relevant project management topic. Instead, we want to help in making project management a critical domain for ALL industries. Consequently, we are working to set project management skills essential for business success. We are learning to adjust in these challenging times with VUCA, COVID-19, and the pandemic-triggered…