Abstract: Two case studies: 1) introducing an inpit crushing & conveying system v.s. shovel &
trucking in a large dump reclamation project and 2) long term pumping v.s. encapsulation of a
very large, leaching, underground toxic waste storage, are presented to show that risks as a
discriminant parameter should be used for successful long term planning at the inception of any
project to manage rational decisions. One case is dealt with qualitatively at the prefeasibility
level and the other quantitatively at the preliminary design level.
At the prefeasibility level it is shown that graphic methodologies coupled with simple
procedures can efficiently pinpoint weakness areas, leading to better decisions and thus
appropriate mitigations. At the preliminary design level we show innovative approaches, which
eliminate the pitfalls of Net Present Value (NPV), a financial evaluator still used by many. The
NPV is replaced by an analytical tool called Comparative Decision Analysis/Economic Safety
Margin (CDA/ESMTM), used to compare alternatives in financial terms including: a) life’s cycle
balance encompassing internal and external risks over a selected duration, b) project
implementation and demobilization costs and risks. CDA/ESM has been successfully applied to:
rope v.s. road transportation, surface v.s. underground solutions, environmental projects,
transportation networks and go/nogo decisions.
Résumé: Deux études de cas sont présentées: 1) Introduction dans une mine à ciel ouvert d'un
concasseur couplé à une courroie transporteuse en remplacement de la classique solution
excavatricecamionnage pour la mise en demeure des stériles, 2) Pompage comparativement à
l'encapsulation a long terme d'un très grand stockage souterrain des déchets toxiques. Le but est
de montrer que les risques devraient être utilisés comme paramètre discriminant pour opérer des
décisions rationnelles, conduisant à la réussite de la planification à long terme, et ceci depuis le
début de n'importe quel projet. Le 1er cas est traité qualitativement au niveau de la préfaisabilité,
les autres quantitativement au niveau de la conception préliminaire.
Au niveau de préfaisabilité, il est démontré que les méthodes graphiques de pair avec des
procédures simples peuvent identifier efficacement les zones de faiblesse et de conduire à de
meilleures décisions, ce qui permet une réduction appropriée des risques. Au niveau de la
conception préliminaire, nous montrons des approches novatrices qui permettent d'éliminer les
pièges de la valeur actuelle nette (VAN), un outil financier encore généralement utilisé. La VAN
est remplacée par un outil d'Analyse Comparative de Decision / Marge de Sécurité Economique
(CDA/ESMTM), qui sert à comparer des alternatives en termes financiers, notamment: a) le cycle
de vie englobant les risques internes et externes, au cours d'une durée sélectionnée, b) le coûts et
les risques d'implémentation et de démobilisation . La CDA/ESMTM a été appliquée avec succès
au mode de transport par câble contre celui routier; aux solutions de surfaces contre celles sous
terraines, à des projets environnementaux , des réseaux de transport et des décisions oui/non.
The presentation summarizes changes between the 2011 and 2012 drafts of California's Industrial General Permit. Key changes include revising numeric action levels and removing numeric effluent limitations, modifying sampling frequency requirements, and adding anti-backsliding justifications and compliance demonstration options to provide more flexibility for permittees exceeding action levels. The presentation aims to explain the state's performance-based regulatory approach focusing on best management practices to protect water quality.
Ralph Smith has over 25 years of experience in program management for the Department of Defense (DoD), including over 5 years as a Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager. He has managed complex technical programs involving targets and countermeasures for the Missile Defense Agency. His experience spans multiple organizations within the DoD, including the Naval Sea Systems Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, and the United States Navy. He holds a Master's degree in Information Systems and has received numerous honors and awards over his career for his leadership and program management accomplishments.
The document provides an overview of the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Project from a project management perspective. It discusses the GPM mission objectives of improving understanding of the global water cycle and precipitation forecasts. It describes the GPM observatory and spacecraft, including instruments and ground assets. It also summarizes the project management approach, including the use of an integrated master schedule, earned value management, and joint confidence level analysis to manage schedule and costs.
The document summarizes the Lean Six Sigma project to improve the quality of tanks drawn from the Unit Maintenance Activity (UMA) for the 1/16 Cavalry's training exercises. Soldiers currently experience unnecessary rework when tanks drawn require maintenance. The project aims to reduce rework by 50%, improve fault tracking on maintenance forms, and improve the accuracy of tank numbers provided. Key process steps and stakeholders are mapped. Data will be collected to establish baselines and measure improvements.
The document describes the Space Shuttle Systems Engineering processes used to mitigate risks from debris during launch (liftoff debris). Key aspects of the process include implementing requirements and controls to understand, limit, and disposition debris hazards. Technical boards and teams integrate skills and resources to characterize debris, assess risks, and implement repairs or other mitigations to control risks and improve safety.
The document discusses key concepts in architecting human spaceflight programs, including:
1) Architecture aims to organize a system based on stakeholder priorities and technical considerations to meet objectives. It underlies a program's ability to succeed.
2) Principles derived from experience are important to provide order and integrity to an architecture. Safety is a top priority for human spaceflight.
3) The Constellation program architecture balanced safety, performance, and budget to enable missions to the Moon and Mars using proven hardware and minimizing risk. Future exploration may include multiple destinations.
The DIKTAS project aims to facilitate sustainable utilization and protection of the transboundary Dinaric Karst Aquifer System located in the Balkan region. It is a regional project implemented by UNDP and executed by UNESCO, with support from the Global Environment Facility. The project involves cooperation between the aquifer-sharing states of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and regional partners Slovenia, Greece and Italy. The goals are to develop a common understanding of the resource through data collection and analysis, establish cooperation mechanisms between countries, and create harmonized policies to protect this vulnerable karst groundwater system.
Abstract: Two case studies: 1) introducing an inpit crushing & conveying system v.s. shovel &
trucking in a large dump reclamation project and 2) long term pumping v.s. encapsulation of a
very large, leaching, underground toxic waste storage, are presented to show that risks as a
discriminant parameter should be used for successful long term planning at the inception of any
project to manage rational decisions. One case is dealt with qualitatively at the prefeasibility
level and the other quantitatively at the preliminary design level.
At the prefeasibility level it is shown that graphic methodologies coupled with simple
procedures can efficiently pinpoint weakness areas, leading to better decisions and thus
appropriate mitigations. At the preliminary design level we show innovative approaches, which
eliminate the pitfalls of Net Present Value (NPV), a financial evaluator still used by many. The
NPV is replaced by an analytical tool called Comparative Decision Analysis/Economic Safety
Margin (CDA/ESMTM), used to compare alternatives in financial terms including: a) life’s cycle
balance encompassing internal and external risks over a selected duration, b) project
implementation and demobilization costs and risks. CDA/ESM has been successfully applied to:
rope v.s. road transportation, surface v.s. underground solutions, environmental projects,
transportation networks and go/nogo decisions.
Résumé: Deux études de cas sont présentées: 1) Introduction dans une mine à ciel ouvert d'un
concasseur couplé à une courroie transporteuse en remplacement de la classique solution
excavatricecamionnage pour la mise en demeure des stériles, 2) Pompage comparativement à
l'encapsulation a long terme d'un très grand stockage souterrain des déchets toxiques. Le but est
de montrer que les risques devraient être utilisés comme paramètre discriminant pour opérer des
décisions rationnelles, conduisant à la réussite de la planification à long terme, et ceci depuis le
début de n'importe quel projet. Le 1er cas est traité qualitativement au niveau de la préfaisabilité,
les autres quantitativement au niveau de la conception préliminaire.
Au niveau de préfaisabilité, il est démontré que les méthodes graphiques de pair avec des
procédures simples peuvent identifier efficacement les zones de faiblesse et de conduire à de
meilleures décisions, ce qui permet une réduction appropriée des risques. Au niveau de la
conception préliminaire, nous montrons des approches novatrices qui permettent d'éliminer les
pièges de la valeur actuelle nette (VAN), un outil financier encore généralement utilisé. La VAN
est remplacée par un outil d'Analyse Comparative de Decision / Marge de Sécurité Economique
(CDA/ESMTM), qui sert à comparer des alternatives en termes financiers, notamment: a) le cycle
de vie englobant les risques internes et externes, au cours d'une durée sélectionnée, b) le coûts et
les risques d'implémentation et de démobilisation . La CDA/ESMTM a été appliquée avec succès
au mode de transport par câble contre celui routier; aux solutions de surfaces contre celles sous
terraines, à des projets environnementaux , des réseaux de transport et des décisions oui/non.
The presentation summarizes changes between the 2011 and 2012 drafts of California's Industrial General Permit. Key changes include revising numeric action levels and removing numeric effluent limitations, modifying sampling frequency requirements, and adding anti-backsliding justifications and compliance demonstration options to provide more flexibility for permittees exceeding action levels. The presentation aims to explain the state's performance-based regulatory approach focusing on best management practices to protect water quality.
Ralph Smith has over 25 years of experience in program management for the Department of Defense (DoD), including over 5 years as a Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager. He has managed complex technical programs involving targets and countermeasures for the Missile Defense Agency. His experience spans multiple organizations within the DoD, including the Naval Sea Systems Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, and the United States Navy. He holds a Master's degree in Information Systems and has received numerous honors and awards over his career for his leadership and program management accomplishments.
The document provides an overview of the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Project from a project management perspective. It discusses the GPM mission objectives of improving understanding of the global water cycle and precipitation forecasts. It describes the GPM observatory and spacecraft, including instruments and ground assets. It also summarizes the project management approach, including the use of an integrated master schedule, earned value management, and joint confidence level analysis to manage schedule and costs.
The document summarizes the Lean Six Sigma project to improve the quality of tanks drawn from the Unit Maintenance Activity (UMA) for the 1/16 Cavalry's training exercises. Soldiers currently experience unnecessary rework when tanks drawn require maintenance. The project aims to reduce rework by 50%, improve fault tracking on maintenance forms, and improve the accuracy of tank numbers provided. Key process steps and stakeholders are mapped. Data will be collected to establish baselines and measure improvements.
The document describes the Space Shuttle Systems Engineering processes used to mitigate risks from debris during launch (liftoff debris). Key aspects of the process include implementing requirements and controls to understand, limit, and disposition debris hazards. Technical boards and teams integrate skills and resources to characterize debris, assess risks, and implement repairs or other mitigations to control risks and improve safety.
The document discusses key concepts in architecting human spaceflight programs, including:
1) Architecture aims to organize a system based on stakeholder priorities and technical considerations to meet objectives. It underlies a program's ability to succeed.
2) Principles derived from experience are important to provide order and integrity to an architecture. Safety is a top priority for human spaceflight.
3) The Constellation program architecture balanced safety, performance, and budget to enable missions to the Moon and Mars using proven hardware and minimizing risk. Future exploration may include multiple destinations.
The DIKTAS project aims to facilitate sustainable utilization and protection of the transboundary Dinaric Karst Aquifer System located in the Balkan region. It is a regional project implemented by UNDP and executed by UNESCO, with support from the Global Environment Facility. The project involves cooperation between the aquifer-sharing states of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and regional partners Slovenia, Greece and Italy. The goals are to develop a common understanding of the resource through data collection and analysis, establish cooperation mechanisms between countries, and create harmonized policies to protect this vulnerable karst groundwater system.
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is the assessment of the total cost or benefit of an asset over its lifetime. Also referred to as Whole Life Costing (WLC), LCA systematically considers all relevant costs and revenues associated with the acquisition, ownership and disposal of an asset. LCA supports a comprehensive assessment of sustainability by considering all benefits and impacts within a Triple Bottom Line Framework.
In this paper I look at the components that comprise a comprehensive LCA and some of the factors to be considered in evaluating the life cycle cost or benefit of an asset. These costs or impacts as well as accrued benefits are also considered from the perspective of the Environmental and Social Bottom Lines.
Transboundary Diagnostic Anaylsis: The Mediterreanean RegionIwl Pcu
Objective: To scale the relative importance of sources and causes, both immediate and root, of the problems of transboundary ‘waters’.
To identify potential preventive and remedial actions.
Application of life cycle analysis in the capital 07 17 14Bob Prieto
This presentation was used in a webinar on life cycle analysis conducted for the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA). In it four learning objectives were addressed:
1. Understand what life cycle analysis is and how it is different than life cycle costing
2. Understand why the differences from life cycle costing is increasingly important.
3. Understand relationship with capital asset strategies and the growing importance of capital efficiency as a project driver
4. Some applications of life cycle analysis in the capital asset industry will be touched upon.
The presentation and webinar are further amplified by Application of Life Cycle Analysis in the Capital Assets Industry; Construction Management Association of America (CMAA); June 2013; ISBN 978-1-938014-06-2 (eBook); ISBN 978-1-938014-07-9 (Print)
LIFE CYCLE COST CALCULATION MODELS FOR BUILDINGSSharan Thampi J
This document discusses life cycle cost (LCC) calculation models for buildings. It provides an overview of theoretical economic methods for LCC analyses and their limitations. Key points include:
1) The most suitable approach for LCC in construction is net present value, but existing models have advantages and disadvantages depending on which cost elements they include.
2) Data required for LCC includes occupancy, physical, performance, quality, and cost data at different stages of a building's life cycle. Reliable data is difficult to obtain but important for accurate analysis.
3) Sources of LCC data include manufacturers, historical data, and modeling techniques. Predicting service lives of building components is also important but challenging given various influencing factors
Achievements and results of pilot projects, results and scaling-upIwl Pcu
Presentation given during the Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project's Final Seminar in Istanbul, Turkey from 14-15 February 2008. ICZM Pilot Projects include the following:
Pilot Monitoring Exercises
Kamchyia River Basin Management Project
Vessel Traffic Oil Pollution Information System (VTOPIS)
Mykolaiv Water & Sewerage Project
Crimea Regional Water & Sewerage Project
Small Grants Programme Projects
Asset Integrity Management for purpose-built FPSOs and subsea system facilitiesAdvisian
The document discusses the development of an Asset Integrity Assessment and Management (AIM) program for an FPSO (floating production, storage, and offloading) facility and associated subsea infrastructure. It describes the key components of the FPSO and subsea system, outlines an approach to developing an AIM program including collecting design and operational data, conducting risk assessments, and prioritizing maintenance. The summary highlights the need to fill data gaps, develop performance indicators to monitor asset degradation, and implement risk management processes to guide the AIM program and ensure the integrity of the offshore oil and gas assets.
This document discusses a presentation on applying life cycle costing to the planning, design, construction and operation of intelligent and green buildings. It provides an agenda that will review life cycle cost issues for green and intelligent buildings, examples of applying life cycle costing to green building options, examples of life cycle costing for intelligent building choices, and how associations can help pay for investments that provide life cycle benefits. The presentation also seeks to share information on projects and challenges of applying life cycle costs under budgetary restraints.
Educational Material of Vietnam Blended Learning Program, undertaken by Institute of Energy Science, with support of World Bank and Vietnam Development Information Center
ON TIME | ON TARGET: Leasing for Army Transportation BattalionCurt Cooper
Manage/lead project team to develop Decision–Making Process for Improvement for new Army commercial lease. Business objectives include:
Stronger, long-term Port business partner/stakeholder
Incentivize Port infrastructure investment to meet our needs.
Operational productivity - more capable/relevant
This document discusses observations and ideas about the GEF's work on international waters projects. It addresses whether the TDA/SAP approach can work, if it is working, if it is too early to tell, and what constraints are being ignored. Key points made include that the TDA/SAP process takes a long time but builds ownership, immediate actions may be needed for success, and national commitment is required to implement SAPs. While frameworks for cooperation have been developed, it is still early to see environmental results. Political will for reform and linking projects to development are important overlooked constraints. The implications for the GEF include taking a flexible approach, ensuring riparian ownership, and providing long-term support and learning across projects
The challenge of infrastructure and long term investmentBob Prieto
In July of this year I had the opportunity to participate in a high level roundtable discussion in support of the Post-2015 development and climate change agendas of the United Nations. The focus of the panel discussion was to identify potential “moments” and “movements” that could represent game changing and enabling opportunities for implementation of each of these agendas.
Obstacles and opportunities for effective life-of-mine (closure) _ AusIMM Bul...Bruce McCarthy
The document discusses obstacles and opportunities for effective life-of-mine closure planning. It notes that current practices often do not adequately plan or budget for closure outcomes. It advocates starting closure planning at the feasibility stage to determine true project viability and mitigate legacy risks. The "Domains Concept" developed at Red Dome Gold Mine divided a mine site into spatial units to facilitate detailed and costed closure planning within a life-of-mine business plan. Incorporating robust closure cost estimates into reserve statements could help determine real project viability and lead to more sustainable mining outcomes.
Successfully Achieving And Delivering ResultsThrough Rigorous Project Select...shawncarner
This document discusses the need for rigorous project prioritization tools and processes at Genentech and provides examples of project prioritization approaches used at different sites within Genentech. It highlights the benefits of standardized, transparent prioritization processes, including better use of resources, managing change capacity, and increased understanding and quantification of project impacts. Examples of prioritization tools and processes currently used at different sites are presented, along with next steps to further improve and standardize prioritization across sites.
SRD Tools Critical Thresholds Patrick ten Brink of IEEP Presentation 13 Feb 2007. This is about how critical environmental thresholds and trends can be integrated into evaluation.
This document provides an overview of NASA's external cost and schedule performance reporting process, which was developed to meet multiple requirements from Congress, GAO, and OMB. It describes the various reporting requirements, frequency of reporting, data included, thresholds for reporting cost and schedule growth, and the roles of different NASA organizations in the process. The reporting process aims to provide a single, controlled way for NASA to report project cost and schedule data externally while balancing different stakeholder needs.
The document discusses NASA's status on the GAO's high-risk list for acquisition management and the initiatives NASA is taking to address this issue. It outlines NASA's definition of success, including maintaining cost and schedule performance for projects. It also discusses the impact on project management, such as defining supporting measures, implementing reporting processes, and increasing management oversight to monitor performance against the goals.
The document discusses the key elements of an effective project plan, including authorization, project scope, an integrated management plan, and resource estimates. It emphasizes that the project plan guides both project execution and control by documenting planning assumptions and decisions. The plan is composed of various artifacts such as the project charter, scope statement, schedule, budget, and risk register. It should define how the project will be executed, monitored, controlled and closed.
The document discusses project planning and outlines the key elements of an effective project plan. It defines a project plan as a formal, approved document that guides project execution, monitoring, and control. The major sections of a project plan include authorization, project scope, an integrated management control plan, and resource estimates. These sections cover the project's authorization, defined scope of work, management plans for areas like schedule, cost, quality, and risk, and estimated project baselines and resources. Effective project planning requires mature solution architecture and enterprise architecture.
The project plan is a formal, approved document that guides project execution, monitoring, and control. It defines how the project is executed, monitored, and controlled. The project plan includes key elements such as an authorization document, project scope, integrated management control plan, and resource estimates. It is developed using various project management processes and artifacts defined in standards like PMBOK.
Pecha Kucha format presentation about innovative tools being developed by the GEF-UNEP Flood and Drought Management Tools project, by Raul Glotzbach in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Pecha Kucha format presentation about innovative solutions being deployed by the Caribbean Wastewater Project (Revolving Fund) GEF-IADB/UNEP, by Alfredo Coelloin the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is the assessment of the total cost or benefit of an asset over its lifetime. Also referred to as Whole Life Costing (WLC), LCA systematically considers all relevant costs and revenues associated with the acquisition, ownership and disposal of an asset. LCA supports a comprehensive assessment of sustainability by considering all benefits and impacts within a Triple Bottom Line Framework.
In this paper I look at the components that comprise a comprehensive LCA and some of the factors to be considered in evaluating the life cycle cost or benefit of an asset. These costs or impacts as well as accrued benefits are also considered from the perspective of the Environmental and Social Bottom Lines.
Transboundary Diagnostic Anaylsis: The Mediterreanean RegionIwl Pcu
Objective: To scale the relative importance of sources and causes, both immediate and root, of the problems of transboundary ‘waters’.
To identify potential preventive and remedial actions.
Application of life cycle analysis in the capital 07 17 14Bob Prieto
This presentation was used in a webinar on life cycle analysis conducted for the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA). In it four learning objectives were addressed:
1. Understand what life cycle analysis is and how it is different than life cycle costing
2. Understand why the differences from life cycle costing is increasingly important.
3. Understand relationship with capital asset strategies and the growing importance of capital efficiency as a project driver
4. Some applications of life cycle analysis in the capital asset industry will be touched upon.
The presentation and webinar are further amplified by Application of Life Cycle Analysis in the Capital Assets Industry; Construction Management Association of America (CMAA); June 2013; ISBN 978-1-938014-06-2 (eBook); ISBN 978-1-938014-07-9 (Print)
LIFE CYCLE COST CALCULATION MODELS FOR BUILDINGSSharan Thampi J
This document discusses life cycle cost (LCC) calculation models for buildings. It provides an overview of theoretical economic methods for LCC analyses and their limitations. Key points include:
1) The most suitable approach for LCC in construction is net present value, but existing models have advantages and disadvantages depending on which cost elements they include.
2) Data required for LCC includes occupancy, physical, performance, quality, and cost data at different stages of a building's life cycle. Reliable data is difficult to obtain but important for accurate analysis.
3) Sources of LCC data include manufacturers, historical data, and modeling techniques. Predicting service lives of building components is also important but challenging given various influencing factors
Achievements and results of pilot projects, results and scaling-upIwl Pcu
Presentation given during the Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project's Final Seminar in Istanbul, Turkey from 14-15 February 2008. ICZM Pilot Projects include the following:
Pilot Monitoring Exercises
Kamchyia River Basin Management Project
Vessel Traffic Oil Pollution Information System (VTOPIS)
Mykolaiv Water & Sewerage Project
Crimea Regional Water & Sewerage Project
Small Grants Programme Projects
Asset Integrity Management for purpose-built FPSOs and subsea system facilitiesAdvisian
The document discusses the development of an Asset Integrity Assessment and Management (AIM) program for an FPSO (floating production, storage, and offloading) facility and associated subsea infrastructure. It describes the key components of the FPSO and subsea system, outlines an approach to developing an AIM program including collecting design and operational data, conducting risk assessments, and prioritizing maintenance. The summary highlights the need to fill data gaps, develop performance indicators to monitor asset degradation, and implement risk management processes to guide the AIM program and ensure the integrity of the offshore oil and gas assets.
This document discusses a presentation on applying life cycle costing to the planning, design, construction and operation of intelligent and green buildings. It provides an agenda that will review life cycle cost issues for green and intelligent buildings, examples of applying life cycle costing to green building options, examples of life cycle costing for intelligent building choices, and how associations can help pay for investments that provide life cycle benefits. The presentation also seeks to share information on projects and challenges of applying life cycle costs under budgetary restraints.
Educational Material of Vietnam Blended Learning Program, undertaken by Institute of Energy Science, with support of World Bank and Vietnam Development Information Center
ON TIME | ON TARGET: Leasing for Army Transportation BattalionCurt Cooper
Manage/lead project team to develop Decision–Making Process for Improvement for new Army commercial lease. Business objectives include:
Stronger, long-term Port business partner/stakeholder
Incentivize Port infrastructure investment to meet our needs.
Operational productivity - more capable/relevant
This document discusses observations and ideas about the GEF's work on international waters projects. It addresses whether the TDA/SAP approach can work, if it is working, if it is too early to tell, and what constraints are being ignored. Key points made include that the TDA/SAP process takes a long time but builds ownership, immediate actions may be needed for success, and national commitment is required to implement SAPs. While frameworks for cooperation have been developed, it is still early to see environmental results. Political will for reform and linking projects to development are important overlooked constraints. The implications for the GEF include taking a flexible approach, ensuring riparian ownership, and providing long-term support and learning across projects
The challenge of infrastructure and long term investmentBob Prieto
In July of this year I had the opportunity to participate in a high level roundtable discussion in support of the Post-2015 development and climate change agendas of the United Nations. The focus of the panel discussion was to identify potential “moments” and “movements” that could represent game changing and enabling opportunities for implementation of each of these agendas.
Obstacles and opportunities for effective life-of-mine (closure) _ AusIMM Bul...Bruce McCarthy
The document discusses obstacles and opportunities for effective life-of-mine closure planning. It notes that current practices often do not adequately plan or budget for closure outcomes. It advocates starting closure planning at the feasibility stage to determine true project viability and mitigate legacy risks. The "Domains Concept" developed at Red Dome Gold Mine divided a mine site into spatial units to facilitate detailed and costed closure planning within a life-of-mine business plan. Incorporating robust closure cost estimates into reserve statements could help determine real project viability and lead to more sustainable mining outcomes.
Successfully Achieving And Delivering ResultsThrough Rigorous Project Select...shawncarner
This document discusses the need for rigorous project prioritization tools and processes at Genentech and provides examples of project prioritization approaches used at different sites within Genentech. It highlights the benefits of standardized, transparent prioritization processes, including better use of resources, managing change capacity, and increased understanding and quantification of project impacts. Examples of prioritization tools and processes currently used at different sites are presented, along with next steps to further improve and standardize prioritization across sites.
SRD Tools Critical Thresholds Patrick ten Brink of IEEP Presentation 13 Feb 2007. This is about how critical environmental thresholds and trends can be integrated into evaluation.
This document provides an overview of NASA's external cost and schedule performance reporting process, which was developed to meet multiple requirements from Congress, GAO, and OMB. It describes the various reporting requirements, frequency of reporting, data included, thresholds for reporting cost and schedule growth, and the roles of different NASA organizations in the process. The reporting process aims to provide a single, controlled way for NASA to report project cost and schedule data externally while balancing different stakeholder needs.
The document discusses NASA's status on the GAO's high-risk list for acquisition management and the initiatives NASA is taking to address this issue. It outlines NASA's definition of success, including maintaining cost and schedule performance for projects. It also discusses the impact on project management, such as defining supporting measures, implementing reporting processes, and increasing management oversight to monitor performance against the goals.
The document discusses the key elements of an effective project plan, including authorization, project scope, an integrated management plan, and resource estimates. It emphasizes that the project plan guides both project execution and control by documenting planning assumptions and decisions. The plan is composed of various artifacts such as the project charter, scope statement, schedule, budget, and risk register. It should define how the project will be executed, monitored, controlled and closed.
The document discusses project planning and outlines the key elements of an effective project plan. It defines a project plan as a formal, approved document that guides project execution, monitoring, and control. The major sections of a project plan include authorization, project scope, an integrated management control plan, and resource estimates. These sections cover the project's authorization, defined scope of work, management plans for areas like schedule, cost, quality, and risk, and estimated project baselines and resources. Effective project planning requires mature solution architecture and enterprise architecture.
The project plan is a formal, approved document that guides project execution, monitoring, and control. It defines how the project is executed, monitored, and controlled. The project plan includes key elements such as an authorization document, project scope, integrated management control plan, and resource estimates. It is developed using various project management processes and artifacts defined in standards like PMBOK.
Similar to ASCLME project management indicators (20)
Pecha Kucha format presentation about innovative tools being developed by the GEF-UNEP Flood and Drought Management Tools project, by Raul Glotzbach in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Pecha Kucha format presentation about innovative solutions being deployed by the Caribbean Wastewater Project (Revolving Fund) GEF-IADB/UNEP, by Alfredo Coelloin the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Large Marine Ecosystems: Megaregional Best Practices for LME Assessment and M...Iwl Pcu
This document provides an overview of large marine ecosystems (LMEs) and efforts to implement ecosystem-based management (EBM) of LMEs. It notes that LMEs produce 80% of global fisheries catches and contribute $12.6 trillion annually to the global economy. The document outlines the five module assessment approach used for LMEs, including productivity, fish/fisheries, pollution, socioeconomics, and governance. It discusses how the Global Environment Facility has provided $6.01 billion since 1994 to support EBM planning and implementation projects in 22 LMEs. The LME approach is now the cornerstone of the GEF's ocean management strategy.
Slides used during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference, to explain how to understand and communicate with an audience better when presenting.
Presentation by Chris O'Brien, of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (Bay of Bengal LME project) during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference. The presentations focuses on how to create effective powerpoint slides.
How to communicate science effectively (IWC8 Presentation)Iwl Pcu
Presentation by Professor Sevvandi Jajakody, of the Wayamba University(Bay of Bengal LME project) during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Presentation by Chris O'Brien, of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (Bay of Bengal LME project) during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Presentation by Peter Whalley, International Nitrogen Management System GEF- UNEP project providing an introduction to the nitrogen roundtable at the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters conference
Presentation by Hugh Walton of the GEF-UNDP Pacific Fisheries project 4746 at the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
GEF Pillar 1.2 Promoting Transformational Change in Major Global Industries
Hugh Walton – Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Background - The FFA region
GEF OFMP – 2001 – 2004 & 2005 – 2011
Evaluation in the context of transformational change
OFMP 2 – 2015 – 2019 – Setting the stage for institutional change
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 1Iwl Pcu
This document discusses the development of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). It outlines the steps to develop the TDA, including defining system boundaries, collecting and analyzing data, identifying and prioritizing transboundary problems, determining the impacts of priority problems, analyzing causes of problems, and developing thematic reports. It also discusses that the TDA provides factual basis for the strategic planning component and should involve engagement with stakeholders throughout the process. Finally, it notes that the TDA development team should be representative of participating countries and stakeholders.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 10Iwl Pcu
This document provides information about governance analysis as part of the TDA/SAP process. It defines governance as the process of decision-making and implementation. Governance analysis examines the key aspects of political, economic, and civil society processes. It focuses on the dynamics of these relationships. There is no agreed approach, and the type of analysis will depend on the cultural, political, and social structures of the countries involved. The governance analysis should consider the decision-making, institutional, policy, and civil society arrangements that influence economic and political decisions affecting the issues being analyzed. The document provides advice to go beyond formal structures and understand informal dynamics and relationships.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 10Iwl Pcu
This document provides information about governance analysis as part of the TDA/SAP process. It defines governance as the process of decision-making and implementation. Governance analysis examines the key aspects of political, economic, and civil society processes. It focuses on the dynamics of these relationships. There is no agreed approach, and the type of analysis will depend on the cultural, political, and social structures of the countries involved. The governance analysis should consider decision-making processes, institutional structures, policy frameworks, economic arrangements, and civil society arrangements. Advice is given to use existing assessments, go beyond formal structures, attend coordination meetings, and interview long-time staff to understand informal dynamics.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 9Iwl Pcu
This document provides guidance on drafting a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). It discusses integrating various parts of the TDA, such as thematic reports, studies, and stakeholder analyses. It recommends that a TDA should be concise and easy to understand, with an executive summary, main text, supporting data/figures, maps, a content list, and acknowledgements. Technical reports can be annexed. The TDA size typically ranges from 80-150 pages. Preliminary recommendations for the Strategic Action Program can be included. The TDA should be reviewed by stakeholders and adopted by the steering committee, though government acceptance is also often required.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
3) A two-step process is used to determine impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental impacts or problems.
3) A process for determining impacts involves identifying them for each problem, and qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental impacts or problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 7Iwl Pcu
This document provides guidance on developing thematic reports for a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). Thematic reports are the main source of supporting information for the TDA and are drafted by national experts. The document outlines a two-step process for developing the reports: 1) key areas and national experts are identified based on prioritized transboundary problems, and 2) reports are drafted and reviewed by the TDA development team. Examples of thematic reports from previous TDAs are provided. Advice is given to allow sufficient time for reports, ensure appropriate expertise, and develop clear terms of reference.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 6Iwl Pcu
This document provides an overview of causal chain analysis (CCA) as part of the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) process. It defines CCA as examining the linear cause and effect relationships between the causes of a problem and its impacts. The key components of a causal chain are described as the immediate, underlying, and root causes. A stepwise process for developing causal chains is outlined, including identifying the chain components and further developing the chains with data. Examples of completed causal chains for different regions are also presented.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
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We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
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In the realm of cybersecurity, offensive security practices act as a critical shield. By simulating real-world attacks in a controlled environment, these techniques expose vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. This proactive approach allows manufacturers to identify and fix weaknesses, significantly enhancing system security.
This presentation delves into the development of a system designed to mimic Galileo's Open Service signal using software-defined radio (SDR) technology. We'll begin with a foundational overview of both Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and the intricacies of digital signal processing.
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Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdfTosin Akinosho
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
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Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
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7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
9. What is Camel K?
- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
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12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
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Power Grid Model
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Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
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-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
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JavaLand 2024: Application Development Green Masterplan
ASCLME project management indicators
1. EXPERIENCE WITH THE DESIGN OF LOGICALEXPERIENCE WITH THE DESIGN OF LOGICAL
FRAMEWORKS AND THE EVALUATION OFFRAMEWORKS AND THE EVALUATION OF
DELIVERY BASED ON QUANTIFIABLE TARGETSDELIVERY BASED ON QUANTIFIABLE TARGETS
AND MEASURABLE INDICATORSAND MEASURABLE INDICATORS
David VousdenDavid Vousden
Effective GEF IW IndicatorsEffective GEF IW Indicators
2. Targets need to be based on real interventions and ‘concrete’Targets need to be based on real interventions and ‘concrete’
activities. Some examples….activities. Some examples….
Process IndicatorsProcess Indicators: legislative reform for sustainable fisheries or: legislative reform for sustainable fisheries or
water qualitywater quality
Stress Reduction IndicatorsStress Reduction Indicators: Sewage treatment systems up and: Sewage treatment systems up and
running; Gear changes/modification in fisheriesrunning; Gear changes/modification in fisheries
Environment/socioeconomic IndicatorsEnvironment/socioeconomic Indicators: By-catch reduced;: By-catch reduced;
catches of threatened species reduced (landingcatches of threatened species reduced (landing
figures/observers); nutrient loads down; nutrient –demanding algalfigures/observers); nutrient loads down; nutrient –demanding algal
levels downlevels down
How to ensure that targets andHow to ensure that targets and
indicators are appropriateindicators are appropriate
3. Targets should NOT be based on intangeable orTargets should NOT be based on intangeable or
unmeasurable/impractical indicators (some examples!)unmeasurable/impractical indicators (some examples!)
Political will for improving fisheries and water qualityPolitical will for improving fisheries and water quality
approaches raised/improvedapproaches raised/improved
Management practices for stress reduction expandedManagement practices for stress reduction expanded
Improved water quality on coral reefsImproved water quality on coral reefs
Raised quality of life in communitiesRaised quality of life in communities
These are difficult or often impossible to quantify and areThese are difficult or often impossible to quantify and are
subjective in any evaluation processsubjective in any evaluation process
Inappropriate Targets andInappropriate Targets and
Indicators!Indicators!
4. There are… in terms of the need to focus on transboundaryThere are… in terms of the need to focus on transboundary
deliverables at a regional leveldeliverables at a regional level
These can be hard to quantify because of the need to show aThese can be hard to quantify because of the need to show a
balanced set of deliveries across a number of countries thatbalanced set of deliveries across a number of countries that
should represent an equitable regional effortshould represent an equitable regional effort
As an example, the ASCLME project is dealing with this problemAs an example, the ASCLME project is dealing with this problem
by undertaking a national Marine Ecosystem Diagnostic Analysisby undertaking a national Marine Ecosystem Diagnostic Analysis
(MEDA) in each country first….(MEDA) in each country first….
This is then reflected synergistically in the overall TDAThis is then reflected synergistically in the overall TDA
Are their special challenges thatAre their special challenges that
relate to IW Log Frame design?relate to IW Log Frame design?
5. This is a logical and effective approach as it provides a clear flowThis is a logical and effective approach as it provides a clear flow
from concept to concrete action….from concept to concrete action….
1.1. Changes in approach, policy and legislation (processChanges in approach, policy and legislation (process
reforms)reforms)
2.2. Actual efforts to deliver these reforms as concrete actionsActual efforts to deliver these reforms as concrete actions
for reducing stresses on the ‘system’for reducing stresses on the ‘system’
Leading to…Leading to…
3.3. Measurable improvements at the ecosystem/biologicalMeasurable improvements at the ecosystem/biological
community/social community/ species levels (which cancommunity/social community/ species levels (which can
feed back to 1. above)feed back to 1. above)
Use of Process, Stress ReductionUse of Process, Stress Reduction
and Environmental/Socioeconomicand Environmental/Socioeconomic
Status indicatorsStatus indicators
6. A.A. Log Frames are frequently out-of-date at Project InceptionLog Frames are frequently out-of-date at Project Inception
(may be several years old!) therefore….(may be several years old!) therefore….
B.B. Review and revision of Log Frames is often one of the firstReview and revision of Log Frames is often one of the first
important activities for the Projectimportant activities for the Project
C.C. This agreement/ approval of a reviewed and revised LogThis agreement/ approval of a reviewed and revised Log
Frame by participating countries and the Project SteeringFrame by participating countries and the Project Steering
Committee can be extremely valuable and critical in buildingCommittee can be extremely valuable and critical in building
country ownership and support (especially as the PSCcountry ownership and support (especially as the PSC
members and National Focal Institutions and theirmembers and National Focal Institutions and their
policies/priorities may have changes since the original Logpolicies/priorities may have changes since the original Log
Frame was designed)Frame was designed)
Some weaknesses in Log FrameSome weaknesses in Log Frame
designdesign
7. These are a very useful component of the Log Frame but alsoThese are a very useful component of the Log Frame but also
they DO need to be reviewed at Project Inception/Implementationthey DO need to be reviewed at Project Inception/Implementation
along with this rest of the Log Frame for the same reasons asalong with this rest of the Log Frame for the same reasons as
stated in the previous slide (changes over time, countrystated in the previous slide (changes over time, country
agreement and ownership)agreement and ownership)
One clear example would be in the ASCLME Project in theOne clear example would be in the ASCLME Project in the
western Indian Ocean where the original document did not identifywestern Indian Ocean where the original document did not identify
piracy as a risk but which has now become one the greatestpiracy as a risk but which has now become one the greatest
transboundary threats to the projecttransboundary threats to the project
It is important to realise that the Project (and therefore its LogIt is important to realise that the Project (and therefore its Log
Frame) is not written in stone and SHOULD be reviewed fromFrame) is not written in stone and SHOULD be reviewed from
time to time as part of a flexible, evolving and dynamic projecttime to time as part of a flexible, evolving and dynamic project
Risks and AssumptionsRisks and Assumptions
8. A.A. There is a need to develop some standardised Indicators forThere is a need to develop some standardised Indicators for
certain situations and projects to allow for a more comparablecertain situations and projects to allow for a more comparable
review process. (e.g. LME indicators could focus on the 5review process. (e.g. LME indicators could focus on the 5
modules of the LMEs)modules of the LMEs)
B.B. A review of the Logical Framework Matrix at Inception orA review of the Logical Framework Matrix at Inception or
soon after should be a standard requirement to ensuresoon after should be a standard requirement to ensure
accuracy of evaluation and true country ownershipaccuracy of evaluation and true country ownership
C.C. Part of the mandate of the Mid Term Reviewers should be toPart of the mandate of the Mid Term Reviewers should be to
re-visit the Log Frame with the stakeholders and to advise there-visit the Log Frame with the stakeholders and to advise the
Project on any appropriate modifications or additions to theProject on any appropriate modifications or additions to the
Log Frame to ensure a more accurate and representativeLog Frame to ensure a more accurate and representative
Terminal EvaluationTerminal Evaluation
Better use of Log Frames in ProjectBetter use of Log Frames in Project
Design and ManagementDesign and Management
9. 1.1. On-going ‘progress-chasing’ of deliverables during the ProjectOn-going ‘progress-chasing’ of deliverables during the Project
lifetime using Log Frame indicators (continuous assessmentlifetime using Log Frame indicators (continuous assessment
and fine-tuning)and fine-tuning)
2.2. Post-Project Evaluation of Indicators to ensure sustainabilityPost-Project Evaluation of Indicators to ensure sustainability
of Project objectives and GEF Investmentof Project objectives and GEF Investment
Other improvements to the useOther improvements to the use
of GEF IW Indicatorsof GEF IW Indicators