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Pre-workshop activities
The activities that will be carried out before the worship will include coming up with a workshop manual and agenda, and securing the workshop venue. Also, selection the project stakeholders who will participate in the workshop, setting workshop rules, and organizing the travel and food arrangement for the participants among other crucial activities will be necessary.
Risk Workshop Agenda
The two-day risk management workshop will comprehensively and practically introduce the participants to the core competencies, principles, concepts and the process of applying risk management in the construction or development projects in a given environment such as the ones carried out in Siwa Oasis by Environmental Quality International. The workshop will follow the risk management plan developed and implemented under the leadership of the project manager.
The workshop will cover several areas. Among them are the tools and techniques to prepare the Scope and Objectives of the Risk Management Process, determining the project size based on the facts, and justification for their project decisions based on the Project Sizing Tool provided. Also, the participants will have the opportunity to learn about the different risk tools and techniques for use in the Risk Management Plan for both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the project. Other areas that the participants will be exposed to during the workshop include the development of the Risk Reviews and Reporting for the Risk Management Plan based on the determined project size, an overview of the Probability and Impacts section of the Risk Management Plan, and defining the Risk Thresholds.
All participants in the two-day event will be given opportunities to apply practically the tools and techniques learned in the workshop to the actual construction projects, which in this case will be in the Siwa oasis, with the aim of minimizing risks and maximizing opportunities during throughout the project life cycle. The objective of the workshop is to provide an understanding and appreciation of the risk management framework by providing participants with techniques and tools necessary in their addressing their respective responsibilities as well as tackling any associated risks in the course of their work. Upon completing the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to participate actively in or lead project teams through various risk management processes with the help of the tool box that will be provided to them after the workshop.
The format and methodology for delivering the workshop will include lectures, class discussions, individual and group case studies, and exercises. Topics covered include analysis of critical success factors, project risks, and the Scope and Objectives of the Risk Management Process ...
The document discusses facilitating a construction risk workshop to identify risks related to the construction process or design constructability before starting construction. The workshop aims to identify hazards within the construction process so they can be eliminated or controlled. The outcome is a risk register documenting risks, causes, impacts and control measures for the construction team. It provides tips for planning and running the workshop, including having the right participants who understand the construction schedule and activities to focus on. Tools like checklists, risk matrices and risk registers are used to systematically identify and document risks and develop control actions.
EFFECTS OF RISK MANAGEMENT METHODS ON PROJECT PERFORMANCE IN RWANDAN CONSTRUC...Sibo Kanyambari Aimable
Risks are very common in construction sector. Risk is the Possibility of suffering loss and the impact on the involved parties. According to APM (2006), all projects are inherently risky because they are unique, constrained, complex, based on assumptions, and performed by people. As a result, project risk management methods must be built into the management of projects and should be used throughout the project lifecycle.
Many construction projects fail because organizations assume that all the projects would succeed and they therefore do not identify, analyze, and provide mitigation or contingencies for the risk elements involved in the project.
Society desires that all projects should be performing and has become less tolerant of failure (Edwards and Bowen, 2005). Pressure is exerted on project managers to minimize the chance of project failure. This increasing pressure for performance which suggests that it is prudent for anyone involved in a project to be concerned about the associated risks and how they can be effectively managed.
Traditionally, performance of a project is analyzed on the criteria of quality, budget and time of completion. Two more criteria to determine the performance of a project were added by Kerzner (2001). Firstly, the project would effectively and efficiently manage risks and, secondly, it should be accepted by the customer.
It is known that the cause of the projects failure can be directly related to the extent of risk management methods undertaken. Besides, the level of risk management methods undertaken during project lifecycle impacts directly on the performance or otherwise of the project. Furthermore, using risk management methods effectively to manage risk should be continuously undertaken throughout the project lifecycle to enhance project performance. Risk management methods are thus an important tool to cope with such substantial risks in projects performance.
The main objective of the enquiry work that underpins this research is to investigate the effect of risk management methods on project performance. In this paper, a case study of RSSB multi-storey already executed project is considered.
Effect or Risk Management Methods on project performance in Rwandan Construct...Sibo Kanyambari Aimable
This document provides an overview of a research project that aims to assess the effects of risk management methods on construction project performance in Rwanda. Specifically, it examines a multi-storey building project by the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB). The research design involves interviews and questionnaires with the project team to understand how risks were managed and their impact on project objectives. A literature review and analysis of RSSB project documents will also be conducted. The research seeks to evaluate how different risk management approaches like avoidance, control, retention and transfer influence project success. Findings may help identify barriers to effective risk management in the Rwandan construction industry.
The document discusses the risk management plan for the Sydney Opera House project. It identifies 19 risks that impacted the project, such as incomplete designs, cost overruns, and timeline delays. It then describes 8 different risk response strategies - avoidance, transfer, reduce, accept, contingency, share, exploit, and enhance. For each risk response, it provides an example of how it could have been applied to specific risks for the Sydney Opera House project, such as using avoidance for design changes or contingency planning for budget issues. Finally, it qualitatively ranks the identified risks based on probability, impact, and hazard level.
The DCID offered a Program on Project Appraisal and Risk Management during the summer of 2010. The graduate-level program covered finance, economics, risk analysis, computer techniques, and management applied to investment projects. Participants were evaluated through an exam, case study solutions, and a pre-feasibility study. The program covered topics like investment appraisal objectives, feasibility studies, financial and risk analysis, economics, distributional impacts, and policy analysis. Participants gained proficiency in using microcomputers and risk analysis software for project evaluation. The program involved 92 lecture hours and 120 hours of case analysis and individual tutoring.
1. Project Risk Management (25 Points)You have been tasked to.docxdorishigh
1. Project Risk Management (25 Points)
You have been tasked to manage a facilities construction project for a non-profit organization. Specifically, the organization is undertaking a large project to build a 6000 square foot office and an attached building with 20 hotel style rooms for its beneficiaries (building a shelter). The budget is tight and the organization needs to have these facilities as soon as possible. The project is in the planning stage and you have some requirements documents and funding available. How would you use risk management on this project? Why would you use risk management? What are your most important considerations? What are the steps of your risk management process (use any model you like ie PMP, textbook, DoD etc)? Provide a Risk Breakdown Structure for the project. What risk identification tools would you use on the project? Why?
Assume you are talking to a key stakeholder (donor) about your plan.
1. PROJECT RISK MANAGEENT (40 Points)
Meaning of Risk Management
Risk management is very important part of planning for project, the process of risk management is developed to reduce the risk of certain events happening which are having negative impact on overall project. Risk management is the identification, assessment and prioritization of risk followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to monitor, minimize, and control the probability and impact of negative outcomes.
0. How would you use risk management on this project?
Our proposed project of constructing 6000 square foot office and twenty hotel style rooms is in planning stage; this is a plus point for the management as they can develop detailed risk management activities.
Risk management depends on the understanding of the overall project in other words in order to develop detailed risk management activities the understanding of the project is very important. To use risk management for the project, we will create a detailed risk management plan which is also used to understand the whole project. The contents of risk management plan are as follows:
1. Project Description
· Project objective: to construct 6000 square yard office and 20 rooms building.
· External Dependencies: acquiring construction material, services of architects etc.
· Stakeholder analysis: reaction of local residents, local government regulations, negotiation with donors, requirement of client etc.
1. Risk Management scope and objectives
· Variance threshold: two main constraints in this project is time and funds. Calculated variance should be calculated for these two variables that is how long each activity could be stretched while keeping project feasible. By doing this we can identify the threshold of timing and budget after which project become in viable.
· Prioritization of project objectives: in order to complete the project in time, a schedule of activities required showing activities of project needs priority and others which could be delayed.
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This paper is the risk management plan for the Environmental Quality International in Siwa project. It defines the management processes to be employed by the management of EQI and the project sponsor throughout the entire lifespan of the project. The Risk Management Plan, in this case, will be a responsibility of the project manager who will be in the charge of the review and maintenance of the plan throughout the life of the project. The reason for this is to ensure the risk process remains relevant and appropriate in being addressed especially the given the level of risk that this project face.
Overall, the focus is on the risk management plan for the Environmental Quality International project in Siwa oasis in Egypt as can be applied in the case study, “Environmental Quality International in Siwa” by Story and published by INSEAD. The risk management plan entails preparing the Scope and Objectives of the Risk Management Process based on the facts presented in the EQI in Siwa case study, determining the project size, based on the facts submitted in the EQI in Siwa case study, and provide justification based on the Project Sizing Tool provided. There is also a selection of the risk tools and techniques for use in the Risk Management Plan for both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the project. They are the development of the Risk Reviews and Reporting for the Risk Management Plan based on the determined project size, an overview of the Probability and Impacts section of the Risk Management Plan, and a definition of the Risk Thresholds section of the Risk Management Plan.
The Environmental Quality International in Siwa project has the following scope and objectives. Beginning with objectives, EQI’s project in Siwa aimed at ensuring that the customer information was protected by a more secure data system so as to guarantee an intact trust between the customers and the business. In particular, EQI’s project in Siwa provided for the insurance of the company becoming PCI compliant as well as the introduction of training strategies and communication and the security of the wireless inventory-control system. Overall, the project by EQI in Siwa had the objective of ensuring authenticity, staff background checks, and competency before accessing information (Pacetti, 2012).The scope of the Environmental Quality International’s project in Siwa was to demonstrate to how best to reduce or eradicate poverty in the society with the help of the local resources or avenues. This includes culture; the process ensuring the surrounding environment is safe, and intact for the betterment of the local community and the world at large (Norman, 2012). Specifically, EQI’s project is located deep in the heart of the community that needed help, which is the oasis of Siwa, Western Egypt. The part ...
IRJET- Risk Management in Residential Project by Primavera SoftwareIRJET Journal
The document discusses risk management in residential construction projects, noting that identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks is important for project success. It reviews literature on risk management techniques like checklists and brainstorming. The document also states that residential projects often experience cost and schedule overruns due to risks, and developing a risk analysis model using software like Primavera could help quantify uncertainties and risks to improve project outcomes.
The document discusses facilitating a construction risk workshop to identify risks related to the construction process or design constructability before starting construction. The workshop aims to identify hazards within the construction process so they can be eliminated or controlled. The outcome is a risk register documenting risks, causes, impacts and control measures for the construction team. It provides tips for planning and running the workshop, including having the right participants who understand the construction schedule and activities to focus on. Tools like checklists, risk matrices and risk registers are used to systematically identify and document risks and develop control actions.
EFFECTS OF RISK MANAGEMENT METHODS ON PROJECT PERFORMANCE IN RWANDAN CONSTRUC...Sibo Kanyambari Aimable
Risks are very common in construction sector. Risk is the Possibility of suffering loss and the impact on the involved parties. According to APM (2006), all projects are inherently risky because they are unique, constrained, complex, based on assumptions, and performed by people. As a result, project risk management methods must be built into the management of projects and should be used throughout the project lifecycle.
Many construction projects fail because organizations assume that all the projects would succeed and they therefore do not identify, analyze, and provide mitigation or contingencies for the risk elements involved in the project.
Society desires that all projects should be performing and has become less tolerant of failure (Edwards and Bowen, 2005). Pressure is exerted on project managers to minimize the chance of project failure. This increasing pressure for performance which suggests that it is prudent for anyone involved in a project to be concerned about the associated risks and how they can be effectively managed.
Traditionally, performance of a project is analyzed on the criteria of quality, budget and time of completion. Two more criteria to determine the performance of a project were added by Kerzner (2001). Firstly, the project would effectively and efficiently manage risks and, secondly, it should be accepted by the customer.
It is known that the cause of the projects failure can be directly related to the extent of risk management methods undertaken. Besides, the level of risk management methods undertaken during project lifecycle impacts directly on the performance or otherwise of the project. Furthermore, using risk management methods effectively to manage risk should be continuously undertaken throughout the project lifecycle to enhance project performance. Risk management methods are thus an important tool to cope with such substantial risks in projects performance.
The main objective of the enquiry work that underpins this research is to investigate the effect of risk management methods on project performance. In this paper, a case study of RSSB multi-storey already executed project is considered.
Effect or Risk Management Methods on project performance in Rwandan Construct...Sibo Kanyambari Aimable
This document provides an overview of a research project that aims to assess the effects of risk management methods on construction project performance in Rwanda. Specifically, it examines a multi-storey building project by the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB). The research design involves interviews and questionnaires with the project team to understand how risks were managed and their impact on project objectives. A literature review and analysis of RSSB project documents will also be conducted. The research seeks to evaluate how different risk management approaches like avoidance, control, retention and transfer influence project success. Findings may help identify barriers to effective risk management in the Rwandan construction industry.
The document discusses the risk management plan for the Sydney Opera House project. It identifies 19 risks that impacted the project, such as incomplete designs, cost overruns, and timeline delays. It then describes 8 different risk response strategies - avoidance, transfer, reduce, accept, contingency, share, exploit, and enhance. For each risk response, it provides an example of how it could have been applied to specific risks for the Sydney Opera House project, such as using avoidance for design changes or contingency planning for budget issues. Finally, it qualitatively ranks the identified risks based on probability, impact, and hazard level.
The DCID offered a Program on Project Appraisal and Risk Management during the summer of 2010. The graduate-level program covered finance, economics, risk analysis, computer techniques, and management applied to investment projects. Participants were evaluated through an exam, case study solutions, and a pre-feasibility study. The program covered topics like investment appraisal objectives, feasibility studies, financial and risk analysis, economics, distributional impacts, and policy analysis. Participants gained proficiency in using microcomputers and risk analysis software for project evaluation. The program involved 92 lecture hours and 120 hours of case analysis and individual tutoring.
1. Project Risk Management (25 Points)You have been tasked to.docxdorishigh
1. Project Risk Management (25 Points)
You have been tasked to manage a facilities construction project for a non-profit organization. Specifically, the organization is undertaking a large project to build a 6000 square foot office and an attached building with 20 hotel style rooms for its beneficiaries (building a shelter). The budget is tight and the organization needs to have these facilities as soon as possible. The project is in the planning stage and you have some requirements documents and funding available. How would you use risk management on this project? Why would you use risk management? What are your most important considerations? What are the steps of your risk management process (use any model you like ie PMP, textbook, DoD etc)? Provide a Risk Breakdown Structure for the project. What risk identification tools would you use on the project? Why?
Assume you are talking to a key stakeholder (donor) about your plan.
1. PROJECT RISK MANAGEENT (40 Points)
Meaning of Risk Management
Risk management is very important part of planning for project, the process of risk management is developed to reduce the risk of certain events happening which are having negative impact on overall project. Risk management is the identification, assessment and prioritization of risk followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to monitor, minimize, and control the probability and impact of negative outcomes.
0. How would you use risk management on this project?
Our proposed project of constructing 6000 square foot office and twenty hotel style rooms is in planning stage; this is a plus point for the management as they can develop detailed risk management activities.
Risk management depends on the understanding of the overall project in other words in order to develop detailed risk management activities the understanding of the project is very important. To use risk management for the project, we will create a detailed risk management plan which is also used to understand the whole project. The contents of risk management plan are as follows:
1. Project Description
· Project objective: to construct 6000 square yard office and 20 rooms building.
· External Dependencies: acquiring construction material, services of architects etc.
· Stakeholder analysis: reaction of local residents, local government regulations, negotiation with donors, requirement of client etc.
1. Risk Management scope and objectives
· Variance threshold: two main constraints in this project is time and funds. Calculated variance should be calculated for these two variables that is how long each activity could be stretched while keeping project feasible. By doing this we can identify the threshold of timing and budget after which project become in viable.
· Prioritization of project objectives: in order to complete the project in time, a schedule of activities required showing activities of project needs priority and others which could be delayed.
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Risk Management Plan
This paper is the risk management plan for the Environmental Quality International in Siwa project. It defines the management processes to be employed by the management of EQI and the project sponsor throughout the entire lifespan of the project. The Risk Management Plan, in this case, will be a responsibility of the project manager who will be in the charge of the review and maintenance of the plan throughout the life of the project. The reason for this is to ensure the risk process remains relevant and appropriate in being addressed especially the given the level of risk that this project face.
Overall, the focus is on the risk management plan for the Environmental Quality International project in Siwa oasis in Egypt as can be applied in the case study, “Environmental Quality International in Siwa” by Story and published by INSEAD. The risk management plan entails preparing the Scope and Objectives of the Risk Management Process based on the facts presented in the EQI in Siwa case study, determining the project size, based on the facts submitted in the EQI in Siwa case study, and provide justification based on the Project Sizing Tool provided. There is also a selection of the risk tools and techniques for use in the Risk Management Plan for both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the project. They are the development of the Risk Reviews and Reporting for the Risk Management Plan based on the determined project size, an overview of the Probability and Impacts section of the Risk Management Plan, and a definition of the Risk Thresholds section of the Risk Management Plan.
The Environmental Quality International in Siwa project has the following scope and objectives. Beginning with objectives, EQI’s project in Siwa aimed at ensuring that the customer information was protected by a more secure data system so as to guarantee an intact trust between the customers and the business. In particular, EQI’s project in Siwa provided for the insurance of the company becoming PCI compliant as well as the introduction of training strategies and communication and the security of the wireless inventory-control system. Overall, the project by EQI in Siwa had the objective of ensuring authenticity, staff background checks, and competency before accessing information (Pacetti, 2012).The scope of the Environmental Quality International’s project in Siwa was to demonstrate to how best to reduce or eradicate poverty in the society with the help of the local resources or avenues. This includes culture; the process ensuring the surrounding environment is safe, and intact for the betterment of the local community and the world at large (Norman, 2012). Specifically, EQI’s project is located deep in the heart of the community that needed help, which is the oasis of Siwa, Western Egypt. The part ...
IRJET- Risk Management in Residential Project by Primavera SoftwareIRJET Journal
The document discusses risk management in residential construction projects, noting that identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks is important for project success. It reviews literature on risk management techniques like checklists and brainstorming. The document also states that residential projects often experience cost and schedule overruns due to risks, and developing a risk analysis model using software like Primavera could help quantify uncertainties and risks to improve project outcomes.
This document provides course descriptions for the MSc in Safety and Risk Management program. It outlines several mandatory courses offered in semesters 1 and 2, including Risk Assessment and Safety Management, Human Factors Methods, Human Factors in the Design and Evaluation of Control Rooms, Fire Safety, Explosions and Process Safety, Environmental Impact Assessment, Learning from Disasters, Value & Risk Management, and Project Management: Theory and Practice. It also mentions that students will complete a dissertation project related to their country of residence with advice and supervision from faculty.
This document discusses software risk management. It defines risk and explains that risk management consists of risk assessment and risk control. Risk assessment involves identifying risks and evaluating their potential effects, while risk control involves developing and implementing plans to resolve risks. The document outlines different types of software risks like project risks, process risks, and product risks. It emphasizes that software risk management is important given current business conditions and helps avoid problems. Successful risk management requires focusing on people, process, infrastructure, and implementation. The people factor involves participation and training, while the process involves identifying, analyzing, planning, tracking, and resolving risks. Infrastructure establishes organizational support through requirements, resources, and analyzing ROI.
EFFECTIVE RISK MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTSvivatechijri
Risk management can be directly related to the successful project completion as it is very much
essential. Project management literature describes a detailed and widely accepted risk management process,
which is constructed basically from four iterative phases: risk identification, risk estimation, risk response
planning and execution, often managing the risk management process is included. Construction project planning is
an essential element in the management and execution of construction projects which involves the definition of
work tasks and their interactions as well as the assessment of required resource sand expected activity durations.
The study, therefore, examined the awareness of professionals in construction industry of the various types of
planning techniques and tools used on construction sites, Questionnaires were administered on selected building
professionals (Project Managers, Engineers, Architects), and Contractors and Sub-contractors directly involved
in construction work on sites in planning and the use of planning tools and techniques as major tools for successful
project execution
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
This project aims to address water contamination and toxic waste in the Marinilla River in Marinilla, Colombia. Over 3 months, students from the Simona Duque Technical Industrial Institution will work to clean up the river. This will benefit the local communities by improving health and reducing costs associated with illnesses from river pollution. The project also has social, economic, and environmental benefits for the region. It will involve using new technological techniques to clean the river and reduce risks to workers during the process.
IRJET- A Review Paper on Risk Management using Primavera for Residential ...IRJET Journal
This document provides a literature review on risk management in the residential construction sector using Primavera software. It discusses how risk management is important to reduce costs and failures in construction projects. The review covers various definitions and methods of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation. It also identifies gaps such as risks often not being taken seriously in projects and discusses how a software like Primavera could help identify, analyze, and reduce risks to better manage projects and budgets. The objectives of the paper are to study risk management in residential construction, identify risks, analyze risks using Primavera, and provide mitigation recommendations.
This document presents a project proposal to develop a means of transportation for disabled individuals. The goal is to design a wheelchair that can be easily loaded into a car independently, allowing disabled people to transport themselves without assistance. Over the course of a 6 month project, students will research the needs of the disabled community, design wheelchair adaptations, and work to raise awareness of accessibility issues. The project aims to improve quality of life and independence for the disabled by developing an innovative transportation solution.
This document presents a project proposal to develop a means of transportation for disabled individuals. The goal is to design a wheelchair that can be easily loaded into a car independently, allowing disabled people to transport themselves without assistance. The project aims to improve the quality of life of disabled people and increase awareness of their needs. If successful, the customized wheelchair transport solution could help disabled individuals gain independent mobility. The proposal involves researching the transportation needs of the disabled, collaborating with stakeholders, and developing a marketable product over the course of a 6 month project.
The project aims to create new forms of transportation to improve mobility and quality of life for disabled people in the community. Students from the Simona Duque Industrial Technical Education Institution will work to design and build an innovative, multi-functional electric wheelchair or seat that provides comfort and allows disabled users to more fully participate in society. The goal is to address both social and technological needs through a low-cost project that develops students' skills while helping the community.
This document provides an overview of an online course on project finance. The course consists of 7 core modules that cover topics such as introduction to project finance, project risks, finance models, raising finance, revenue agreements, contracts, and finance documentation. Learning is reinforced through interactive exercises. The course is designed for professionals working in project finance and related fields. It aims to provide practical training that develops skills for both junior and senior level practitioners.
This document discusses risk analysis and management for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. It defines risk and project risk, and describes the importance of risk management. It outlines various risks involved in EPC projects related to owners, contractors, government, climatic conditions, social factors, and shareholders. It then discusses techniques for risk analysis including using historical data, expert judgement, Delphi estimates, decomposition, activity sequencing, procurement planning, and project management. The key is to identify, assess, and control risks in order to prevent or decrease gaps between estimated and actual project costs, timelines, and quality.
Risk Management & Contingency Guideline Training WorkshopPedram Danesh-Mand
Through real case studies and by training the key elements of new Contingency Guideline released by Risk Engineering Society (RES), this highly-interactive workshop will enhance your project risk management skills enabling you to:
Understand an integrated approach to schedule, cost and risk to assess and manage optimum contingency
Understand quantitative risk analysis methodologies and common sources of risks in major engineering projects
Obtain a good knowledge of quantification of project estimate uncertainties, schedules, allowances and their confidence level
Learn about accurate assessment, allocation and management of optimum and competitive contingency (both time and cost) for desired confidence level
Assess certainty for having a competitive bid and a successful project
Hear about some lessons learned in practical applications of RES Contingency Guideline in few recent major projects across Australia.
The document provides guidance on conducting a Hazard Identification (HAZID) study for a major project. A HAZID study aims to identify potential hazards early so they can be eliminated or reduced. The summary includes:
1) A HAZID study should involve key project personnel and be conducted early in the design phase to identify hazards that can be designed out.
2) The outcome of the HAZID study is a hazard register that informs safety and environmental requirements and can be used to design out identified hazards.
3) Conducting the HAZID study requires brainstorming potential hazards using techniques like checklists, what-if analysis, and reviewing historical incidents to populate the hazard register.
This document provides a summary of a course on risk management. It outlines the course objectives, expected outcomes, skills developed, required materials, instructional methods, schedule, assessment criteria, resources, and instructor contact information. The course objectives focus on planning, identification, analysis, responses, monitoring and control of risks on a project. It will be taught through lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and projects. Assessment will include weekly assignments, projects, quizzes, and a final exam. The instructor can be contacted by email or during posted office hours.
A Guide To The PMD Pro1 Project Management For Development Professionals L...Sara Alvarez
The document is a guide to project management for development professionals at the introductory level. It acknowledges contributions from various experts and organizations. The guide covers the roles and responsibilities of project managers, the project life cycle, and each phase of the project life cycle from identification to evaluation. It is intended to explore foundational project management principles that are relevant across development organizations and can be informed by best practices from other sectors.
This document provides an overview of project risk management. It defines risk and discusses key concepts like risk appetite, tolerance, and threshold. It also categorizes examples of risks as external, internal, technical, and management-related. The chapter outlines the process for planning risk management, including inputs like the project management plan, charter, and stakeholder register. Tools and techniques for planning risk management include analytical methods and expert judgment. The main output is a risk management plan that defines the methodology, roles, budget, risk categories, and risk matrix to be used to manage project risks.
This document outlines a project proposal to address environmental contamination issues in the Marinilla river area of Marinilla municipality, Colombia. The project aims to clean up the river and surrounding streets, raise awareness of environmental protection, and contribute solutions to social and environmental challenges. It would be carried out over 5 months by the Simona Duque technical education institution in partnership with Marinilla municipality. The proposal details the problem statement, objectives, scope, activities, timeline, roles, and estimated budget. The goal is to improve the river water quality, promote responsible environmental stewardship, and benefit the local community economically and socially.
Process hazard review (hazop) july, lagosPetro Nomics
This document provides information about a three-day training course on Process Hazard Review techniques including HAZOP, What-If, and checklists. The training will be held in Lagos, Nigeria from July 6-8, 2015 and will cover accident causation processes, risk assessment tools, HAZOP methodology, and case studies. The training is designed to help participants evaluate process hazards and risks in existing and new facilities. The fee for the training is 126,000 Naira per participant and it can also be provided in-house.
The document summarizes a Disaster Risk Reduction Practitioners Workshop held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 13-14, 2013. Over 60 DRR practitioners from Southeast Asia attended to share experiences and lessons learned. The workshop focused on six themes: advocacy and awareness; community mobilization; school safety; early warning systems; livelihoods; and urban DRR. For each theme, presentations were given and challenges, best practices, and gaps were discussed. Key recommendations included the need for champions to promote DRR, aligning projects with national strategies, targeting awareness campaigns appropriately, and addressing challenges like institutionalizing DRR long-term. The workshop provided a valuable learning and networking opportunity for participants.
The document outlines the quality assurance, risk management, and impact assessment strategies for the EMPATIC project. It describes the processes for ensuring high quality outputs through peer review. It also establishes a risk management framework that includes identifying risks, quantifying their likelihood and impact, and monitoring risks and responses throughout the project. Finally, it details the approach for evaluating the impact of the project's work on policymakers.
Elementary CurriculaBoth articles highlight the fact that middle.docxtoltonkendal
Elementary Curricula
Both articles highlight the fact that middle-class students seem to benefit more from summer reading programs than their lower-SES peers. While we would hope that summer reading programs would have the same positive impact on all students, this information did not totally surprise me. Differences in funding, materials, and ability to recruit enough high-quality teachers for summer programs could be more difficult in lower-socioeconomic areas. In addition, the articles did not dive into other factors in the students’ lives that may be contributing to their performance such as attendance, how well-rested they are, trauma they have experiences that impacts their ability to focus during instruction, and the impact of being taught by a teacher who the students may not know or have a relationship with. Additionally, there could be a mismatch between the instructional practices and the specific needs of the students. Even though summer reading programs are only for a short time, I would challenge teachers to put energy into getting to know the students and building trust with them. This is a key foundation that is needed for learning to take place.
In challenging teachers during summer program and the regular school year to ”break out of the mold” to create better outcomes for students classified with low SES, in addition to building relationships with students, I would encourage them to build connections with their families. This may involve thinking outside the box and leaving their comfort zone. It could entail holding a parent-teacher conference off campus, closer to their home or in their community. It could also include providing resources and instructional videos to parents so they can help support their children at home. There are many parents who want to support their children academically, but they do not know how and may be uncomfortable asking the teacher for assistance. In addition, I would urge teachers to capitalize on the strengths and interests of their students to engage them in learning activities and provide them with opportunities to shine. We do not have to, and should not, be satisfied with the idea that low SES students will automatically not be able to perform. These students are capable of learning and growth just as much as any other student. I think data from test scores that demonstrate a gap between the performance of students classified as economically disadvantaged and not economically disadvantaged has led some people to hold the belief that students classified as low SES will not perform well. I think the way that school “report card” grades are published also perpetuates this belief, as it shows the test scores, but does not provide an explanation of or include any solutions for the many larger societal factors that contribute to those scores including high teacher turn over, lack of resources, child trauma, lack of sleep, lack of nutrition, crime & safety, and education level of parents.
It w.
Elementary Statistics (MATH220)
Assignment:
Statistical Project & Presentation
Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to supplement lecture material by having the students to do a case study on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
***The best way to understand something is to experience it for yourself.
Guideline for Analyzing Data and Writing a Report
Below is a general outline of the topics that should be included in your report.
1.
Introduction.
State the topic of your study.
2.
Define Population.
Define the population that you intend for your study to represent.
3.
Define Variable.
Define clearly the variable that you obtained during your data collection; this should include information on how the variable is measured and what possible values this variable has.
4.
Data Collection.
Describe your data collection process, including your data source, your sampling strategy, and what steps you took to avoid bias.
5.
Study Design.
Describe the procedures you followed to analyze your data.
6.
Results: Descriptive Statistics.
Give the relevant descriptive statistics for the sample you collected.
7.
Results: Statistical Analysis.
Describe the results of your statistical analysis.
8.
Findings.
Interpret the results of your analysis in the context of your original research question. Was your hypothesis supported by your statistical analyses? Explain.
9.
Discussion.
What conclusions, if any, do you believe you can draw as a result of your study? If the results were not what you expected, what factors might explain your results? What did you learn from the project about the population you studied? What did you learn about the research variable? What did you learn about the specific statistical test you conducted?
.
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Version 1.1
National Institute of Standards and Technology
April 16, 2018
April 16, 2018 Cybersecurity Framework Version 1.1
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4. Why did the court refuse to help Campbell in enforcing its legal contract?
5. How could Campbell change its contract in the future so as to avoid the unconsionability problem?
Facts:
Per
a
written
contract
between
Campbell
Soup
Company
(a
New
Jersey
company)
and
the
Wentzes
(carrot
farmers
in
Pennsylvania),
the
Wentzes
would
deliver
to
Campbell
all
the
Chantenay
red
cored
carrots
to
be
grown
on
the
Wentz
farm
during
the
1947
season.
The
contract
price
for
the
carrots
was
$30
per
ton.
The
contract
between
Campbell
Soup
and
all
sellers
of
carrots
was
drafted
by
Campbell
and
it
had
a
provision
that
prohibited
farmers/sellers
from
selling
their
carrots
to
anyone
else,
except
those
carrots
that
were
rejected
by
Campbell.
The
contract
also
had
a
liquidated
damages
provision
of
$50
per
ton
if
the
seller
breached,
but
it
had
no
similar
provision
in
the
event
Campbell
breached.
The
contract
not
only
allowed
Campbell
to
reject
nonconforming
carrots,
but
gave
Campbell
the
right
to
determine
who
could
buy
the
carrots
it
had
rejected.
The
Wentzes
harvested
100
tons
of
carrots,
but
because
the
market
price
at
the
time
of
harvesting
was
$90
per
ton
for
these
rare
carrots,
the
Wentzes
refused
to
deliver
them
to
Campbell
and
sold
62
tons
of
their
carrots
to
a
farmer
who
sold
some
of
those
carrots
to
Campbell.
Campbell
sued
the
Wentzes,
asking
for
the
court's
order
to
stop
further
sale
of
the
contracted
carrots
to
others
and
to
compel
specific
performance
of
the
contract.
The
trial
court
ruled
for
the
Wentzes
and
Campbell
appealed.
Issues:
Is
specific
performance
an
appropriate
legal
remedy
in
this
case
or
is
the
contract
unconscionable?
Discussion:
In
January
1948,
it
was
virtually
impossible
to
obtain
Chantenay
carrots
in
the
open
market.
Campbell
used
Chantenay
carrots
(which
are
easier
to
process
for
soup
making
than
other
carrots)
in
large
quantities
and
furnishes
the
seeds
to
farmers
with
whom
it
contracts.
Campbell
contracted
for
carrots
long
ahead,
and
farmers
entered
into
the
contract
willingly.
If
the
facts
of
this
case
were
this
simple,
specific
performance
should
have
been
granted.
However,
the
problem
is
with
the
contract
itself,
which
was
one-sided.
According
to
the
appellate
court,
the
most
direct
example
of
unconscionability
was
the
provision
that,
under
certain
.
Elements for analyzing mise en sceneIdentify the components of.docxtoltonkendal
Elements for analyzing mise en scene
Identify the components of the shot, but explaining the meaning or significance behind those components and connecting the shot to the themes of the film
1. Dominant: Where is the eye attracted first? Why?
2. Lighting key: High key? Low key? High contrast? Some combination of these?
3. Shot and camera proxemics: What type of shot? How far away is the camera from the action?
4. Angle: Is the viewer (through the eye of the camera) looking up or down on the subject? Or is the camera neutral (eye level)?
5. Color values: What is the dominant color? Are there contrasting foils? Is there color symbolism?
6. Lens/filter/stock: How do these distort or comment on the
photographed materials?
7. Subsidiary contrasts: What are the main eye-stops after taking in the dominant?
8. Density: How much visual information is packed into the image? Is the texture stark, moderate, or highly detailed?
9. Composition: How is the two-dimensional space segmented and organized? What is the underlying design?
10. Form: Open or closed? Does the image suggest a window that arbitrarily isolates a fragment of the scene? Or a proscenium arch, in which the visual elements are carefully arranged and held in balance?
11. Framing: Tight or loose? Do characters have little to no room to move, or can they move freely without impediments?
12. Depth: On how many planes is the image composed? Does the background or foreground comment in any way on the midground?
13. Character placement: What part of the framed space do the characters occupy? Center? Top? Bottom? Edges? Why?
14. Staging positions: Which way do the characters look vis-à-vis the camera?
15. Character proxemics: How much space is between the
characters?
What are the 4 distinct formal elements that make up a film's mise en scene?
• staging of the action
• physical setting and decor
• the manner in which these materials are framed
• the manner in which they are photographed
.
Elements in the same row have the same number of () levelsWhi.docxtoltonkendal
Elements in the same row have the same number of (*) levels
Which elements in B O U L A N would be in the same family? Which would have the same number of energy levels? Highest mass? Lowest mass?
Which is more reactive? Uranium or Lithium
Will elements B and U lose electrons in a chemical reactor?
Will elements B and U form positive or negative ions?
Thanks so much (:
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ELEG 421 Control Systems Transient and Steady State .docxtoltonkendal
ELEG 421
Control Systems
Transient and Steady State
Response Analyses
Dr. Ashraf A. Zaher
American University of Kuwait
College of Arts and Science
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Layout
2
Objectives
This chapter introduces the analysis of the time response of different
control systems under different scenarios. Only first and second order
systems will be considered in details using analytical and numerical
methods. Extension to higher order systems will be developed. Both
transient and steady state responses will be evaluated. Stability analysis
will be analyzed for different kinds of feedback, while investigating the
effect of both proportional and derivative control actions on the
performance of the closed-loop system. Finally systems types and
steady state errors will be calculated for unity feedback.
Outcomes
By the end of this chapter, students will be able to:
evaluate both transient/steady state responses for control systems,
analyze the stability of closed-loop LTI systems,
investigate the effect of P and I control actions on performance, and
understand dominant dynamics of higher order systems.
Dr. Ashraf Zaher
Introduction
3
Test signals
Transient response
Steady state response
Analytical techniques, and
Numerical (simulation) techniques.
Stability (definition and analysis methods),
Relative stability, and
Effect of P/I control actions on stability and performance.
Summary of the used systems:
First order systems,
Second order systems, and
Higher order systems.
Dr. Ashraf Zaher
Test Signals
4 Dr. Ashraf Zaher
Impulse function:
Used to simulate shock inputs,
Laplace transform: 1.
Step function:
Used to simulate sudden disturbances,
Laplace transform: 1/s.
Ramp function:
Used to simulate gradually changing inputs,
Laplace transform: 1/s2.
Sinusoidal function(s):
Used to test response to a certain frequency,
Laplace transform: s/(s2+ω2) for cos(ωt) and ω/(s2+ω2) for sin(ωt).
White noise function:
Used to simulate random noise,
It is a stochastic signal that is easier to deal with in the time domain.
Total response:
C(s) = R(s)*TF(s) = Ctr(s) + Css(s) → c(t) = ctr(t) + css(t)
Fundamentals
5 Dr. Ashraf Zaher
Definitions:
Zeros (Z) of the TF
Poles (P) of the TF
Transient Response (Natural)
Steady State Response (Forced)
Total Response
Limits:
Initial values
Final values
Systems (?Zs):
First order (one P)
Second order (two Ps)
Higher order!
More:
Stability and relative stability
Steady state errors (unity feedback)
First Order Systems
6 Dr. Ashraf Zaher
TF:
T: time constant
Unit Step Response:
1
1
)(
)(
+
=
TssR
sC
)/1(
11
1
1
1
11
)(
TssTs
T
sTss
sC
+
−=
+
−=
+
=
Ttetc /1)( −−=
632.01)( 1 =−== −eTtc
T
e
Tdt
tdc Tt
t
11)( /
0
== −
=
01)0( 0 =−== etc
11)( =−=∞= −∞etc
First Order Systems.
Element 010 ASSIGNMENT 3000 WORDS (100)Task Individual assign.docxtoltonkendal
Element 010 ASSIGNMENT: 3000 WORDS (100%)
Task: Individual assignment (3000 words)
Weighting: 100%
Assessment Case Study:
Greenland Garden Centre
[1]
Jon Smith spread his arms widely as he surveyed his garden centre.
‘Of course the whole market for leisure products and services, especially garden-related products, has been expanding over the last few years. Even so, we have been particularly successful. Partly this is because we are conveniently located, but it is also because we have developed a reputation for excellent service. Customers like coming to us for advice. We have also been successful in attracting some of the ‘personality gardeners’ from television to make special appearances. My main ambition now is to fully develop all of our twelve hectares to make the centre a place people will want to visit in its own right. I envisage the centre developing into almost a mini gardening theme park with special gardens, beautiful grounds and special events.’
Greenland is a large village situated in the Cotswolds, a popular tourist area of the UK. It has an interesting range of shops and restaurants, mainly catering for the tourist trade. About half a mile outside the village is the Greenland Garden Centre. The garden centre is served by a good network of main roads but is inaccessible by public transport.
Growth over the last five years has been dramatic and the garden centre now sells many other goods as well as gardening requisites. It also has a restaurant. It is open seven days a week, only closing on Christmas Day. Its opening hours are Monday– Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all year round.
Outside the centre
The centre has a large car park which can accommodate about 350 cars. Outside the entrance a map indicates the various areas in the garden centre. Most customers walk round the grounds before making their purchases. The length of time people spend in the centre varies but, according to a recent study, averages 53 minutes during the week and 73 minutes at weekends.
The same study shows the extent to which the number of customers arriving at the garden centre varies depending on the time of year, day of the week, and time of day. There are two peaks in customer numbers, one during the late spring/early summer period and another in the build up to Christmas, as Greenland puts on particularly good Christmas displays.
Indoor sales area
The range of goods has increased dramatically over the past few years and now includes items such as:
pets and aquatics
seeds
fertilisers
indoor pots and plants
gardening equipment
garden lighting
conservatory-style furniture
outdoor clothing
picture gallery
books and toys
delicatessen
wine
kitchen equipment
soft furnishing
outdoor eating equipment
gifts, stationery, cards, aromatherapy products
freshly cut flowers
dried flowers.
Outside sales area
In the open air and in large glasshouses there is a complete range of plants, shrubs and trees. Gre.
ELEG 320L – Signals & Systems Laboratory Dr. Jibran Khan Yous.docxtoltonkendal
ELEG 320L – Signals & Systems Laboratory /Dr. Jibran Khan Yousafzai Lab 4
1
LAB 4: CONVOLUTION
Background & Concepts
Convolution is denoted by:
𝑦[𝑛] = 𝑥[𝑛] ∗ ℎ[𝑛]
Your book has described the "flip and shift" method for performing convolution. First, we
set up two signals 𝑥[𝑘] and ℎ[𝑘]:
Flip one of the signals, say ℎ[𝑘], to form ℎ[−𝑘]:
ELEG 320L – Signals & Systems Laboratory /Dr. Jibran Khan Yousafzai Lab 4
2
Shift ℎ[−𝑘] by n to form ℎ[𝑛 − 𝑘]. For each value of 𝑛, form 𝑦[𝑛] by multiplying and
summing all the element of the product of𝑥[𝑘]ℎ[𝑛 − 𝑘], −∞ < 𝑘 < ∞. The figure
below shows an example of the calculation of𝑦[1]. The top panel shows𝑥[𝑘]. The
middle panel showsℎ[1 − 𝑘]. The lower panel shows𝑥[𝑘]𝑦[1 − 𝑘]. Note that this is a
sequence on a 𝑘 axis. The sum of the lower sequence over all k gives 𝑦[1] = 2.
We repeat this shifting, multiplication and summing for all values of 𝑛 to get the
complete sequence 𝑦[𝑛]:
ELEG 320L – Signals & Systems Laboratory /Dr. Jibran Khan Yousafzai Lab 4
3
The conv Command
conv(x,h) performs a 1-D convolution of vectors 𝑥 and ℎ. The resulting vector 𝑦
has length length(𝑦) = length(𝑥) + length(ℎ) − 1. Imagine vector 𝑥 as being
stationary and the flipped version of ℎ is slid from left to right. Note that conv(x,h) =
conv(h,x). An example of the convolution of two signals and plotting the result is
below:
>> x = [0.5 0.5 0.5]; %define input signal x[n]
>> h = [3.0 2.0 1.0]; %unit-pulse response h[n]
>> y = conv(x,h); %compute output y[n] via convolution
>> n = 0:(length(y)-1); %for plotting y[n]
>> stem(n,y) % plot y[n]
>> grid;
>> xlabel('n');
>> ylabel('y[n]');
>> title('Output of System via Convolution');
ELEG 320L – Signals & Systems Laboratory /Dr. Jibran Khan Yousafzai Lab 4
4
Deconvolution
The command [q,r] = deconv(v,u), deconvolves vector u out of vector v, using long
division. The quotient is returned in vector q and the remainder in vector r such that
v = conv(u,q)+r. If u and v are vectors of polynomial coefficients, convolving them is
equivalent to multiplying the two polynomials, and deconvolution is polynomial
division. The result of dividing v by u is quotient q and remainder r. An examples is
below:
If
>> u = [1 2 3 4];
>> v = [10 20 30];
The convolution is:
>> c = conv(u,v)
c =
10 40 100 160 170 120
Use deconvolution to recover v.
>> [q,r] = deconv(c,u)
q =
10 20 30
r =
0 0 0 0 0 0
This gives a quotient equal to v and a zero remainder.
Structures
Structures in Matlab are just like structures in C. They are basically containers that
allow one
Electronic Media PresentationChoose two of the following.docxtoltonkendal
Electronic Media Presentation
Choose
two of the following types of electronic media:
Radio
Sound recording
Motion pictures
Broadcast television
Research
the history of the media types your team selected. Include the following information in your presentation:
Introduction
Notable founders and parent organizations of your electronic media types
Notable historical dates
Dates of mergers with other radio stations, record production companies, motion picture companies, or television networks to form a large media conglomerate
Date the media types launched their websites, became active on the Internet, or became active in social media integration
Identify past, present, and future challenges confronting these types of media. How has the digital era affected them? Which types are best suited to adapt to the future? Explain why
How do these challenges affect advertising in these organizations--outside companies advertising--and advertising for these media--companies promoting themselves to others? What are innovative advertising strategies these media have engaged in?
What are two similarities and two differences between the two media types?
Conclusion
Present your Electronic Media Presentation.
These are 10- to 12-slideMicrosoft
®
PowerPoint
®
presentations with notes.
.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
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What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
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How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Liberal Approach to the Study of Indian Politics.pdf
Running Head RISK WORKSHOP AND RISK REGISTER1RISK WORKSHOP AND.docx
1. Running Head: RISK WORKSHOP AND RISK REGISTER 1
RISK WORKSHOP AND RISK REGISTER 4
Risk Workshop and Risk Register
Risk Workshop and Risk Register
Pre-workshop activities
The activities that will be carried out before the worship
will include coming up with a workshop manual and agenda,
and securing the workshop venue. Also, selection the project
stakeholders who will participate in the workshop, setting
workshop rules, and organizing the travel and food arrangement
for the participants among other crucial activities will be
necessary.
Risk Workshop Agenda
The two-day risk management workshop will comprehensively
and practically introduce the participants to the core
competencies, principles, concepts and the process of applying
2. risk management in the construction or development projects in
a given environment such as the ones carried out in Siwa Oasis
by Environmental Quality International. The workshop will
follow the risk management plan developed and implemented
under the leadership of the project manager.
The workshop will cover several areas. Among them are the
tools and techniques to prepare the Scope and Objectives of the
Risk Management Process, determining the project size based
on the facts, and justification for their project decisions based
on the Project Sizing Tool provided. Also, the participants will
have the opportunity to learn about the different risk tools and
techniques for use in the Risk Management Plan for both the
qualitative and quantitative aspects of the project. Other areas
that the participants will be exposed to during the workshop
include the development of the Risk Reviews and Reporting for
the Risk Management Plan based on the determined project size,
an overview of the Probability and Impacts section of the Risk
Management Plan, and defining the Risk Thresholds.
All participants in the two-day event will be given opportunities
to apply practically the tools and techniques learned in the
workshop to the actual construction projects, which in this case
will be in the Siwa oasis, with the aim of minimizing risks and
maximizing opportunities during throughout the project life
cycle. The objective of the workshop is to provide an
understanding and appreciation of the risk management
framework by providing participants with techniques and tools
necessary in their addressing their respective responsibilities as
well as tackling any associated risks in the course of their work.
Upon completing the workshop, participants will have the
opportunity to participate actively in or lead project teams
through various risk management processes with the help of the
tool box that will be provided to them after the workshop.
The format and methodology for delivering the workshop will
include lectures, class discussions, individual and group case
studies, and exercises. Topics covered include analysis of
critical success factors, project risks, and the Scope and
3. Objectives of the Risk Management Process. Also, determining
the project size, risk tools, and techniques, developing Risk
Reviews and Reporting, risk tools and techniques, Risk
Probability and Impact, Risk Threshold, and many others. All
these will aim at helping the participants in understanding and
developing risk management skills, and more importantly, apply
the same in projects in the environment.
The delivery time frame for the workshop will be two days. The
first day covers the introduction, risk management, confirming
the project objectives to the participants, the scope of the risk
process, workshop ground rules, risks management briefing,
expectations and results, risk identification, rationalizing risks,
risk description using metalanguage and recording identified
risks. The second day will cover the explanation of the
assessment scheme, assessment of probability and impacts, risk
categorization, nomination of risk owners, developing initial
responses to priority risks and closing the workshop. The two
days will be divided into two sessions each, morning and
evening.
Different persons qualify to attend the workshop including the
new and intermediate Project Managers and project team
members as well as any persons involved in the design,
consultancy and implementation of construction projects and is
interested in learning more about principles and techniques of
risk management. That way, the participants will be exposed to
first-hand tools for reducing project surprises and meeting
project expectations. The following is the detailed outline of the
workshop.
1. Introduction
The introductory session for the workshop will aim at helping
participants significantly to consider risk management in
different dimensions and the understanding of the same. The
following topics will be:
· Critical success factors
· Project risks
· Scope and Objectives of the Risk Management Process
4. · Determining project size
· Risk tools and techniques
· Risk Reviews and Reporting
· Risk Probability and Impact
· Risk Threshold
· Risk planning and mitigation strategies
· Risk communication
2. Confirm project objectives
The session will focus on objectives for the EQI in Siwa project
risk management process with the aim of helping the
participants understand how the foreseeable project risks of all
types will be managed in a prop-active, appropriate and
efficient manner possible. The primary objective will be
ensuring the project attains the set objectives as well as
maintain an acceptable level of risk exposure. Another objective
will be how all the project stakeholders will be engaged in in
the project lifecycle and in an appropriate manner critical in
creating ownership and buy-in to the project including the
community around Siwa as well as necessitating risk
management actions. Also, the information about the project
risk management will be communicated to the stakeholders at an
ideal time to allow for any modifications if any. That will aim
at aiding the project stakeholders some of who will be
participants in the workshop only to focus on essential thematic
project areas at risk so that they can identify the potential risks
with a negative impact on the full implementation of the project
as scheduled.
3. Confirm scope of risk Process
The scope of risk process will cover the likely challenges in
EQI’s efforts in illustrating and elaborating the critical ways for
reducing poverty by capitalizing on local culture and
safeguarding the environment in the oasis area of Siwa. The
area comprises of old-fashioned swathe of olive and palm trees,
natural springs and salt lakes surrounded by the sands of the
Sahara and a vast population of 20,000 to 30,000 people. That
will mean the project will entirely revolve around how best to
5. preserve the local culture, heritage, and landscape in Siwa and
at large the rebuilding of old towns of Siwa as a way of
promoting local heritage (Norman, 2012).
Another area of focus will be challenges that will come with
restoring a fading craft-art from local reminiscence and creation
of jobs for the local women in different parts of the world
including Siwa, Egypt, Italy, France, and England in the efforts
to ensuring a preservation of the economy (Norman, 2012).
4. Workshop ground rules
5. Risk management briefing
6. Expectations and results
At the completion of this two-day workshop, it is expected that
the participants will gain the necessary confidence in handling
and managing risks in the project without necessarily
considering the size or complexity. That will be essential in
helping the participants in developing a detailed risk
management plan to guide risk management activities,
developing a complete and accurate risk register, qualifying and
quantifying project risks, and preparing risk response strategies
critical in controlling the risks and maximizing the
opportunities. Also, at the completion of the workshop, the
participants will each be given a risk management toolbox
containing several checklists, forms, graphs, and other critical
elements that can be used in extensively by the participants thus
giving them enough practice in carrying out their duties.
7. Risk identification
In reading the EQI in Siwa case study, the project is exposed to
significant vulnerabilities. The first vulnerability is the high
price for of local expertise and materials beyond what the local
population can afford, which means that ‘outsiders’ who will be
associated with the construction and development activities in
Siwa Oasis will be the ones to benefit from the traditional local
techniques, art, and materials. That is because the modern
construction methods that will be used in EQI’s project will not
be that economical to help the locals in improving their homes
(Story, 2009). Another likely risk in the Siwa case study is
6. likely to come from the introduction of indoor bathrooms and
the digging of several wells in the new buildings. Thar will, in
turn, affect the supply of water as there will be more buildings
to be provided hence scarcity of the resource in the region
(Hillson, 2007). The third risk final risk that the EQI project in
Siwa is exposed to is the rising levels of urbanization in Egypt,
which in turn, will increase the urge demand for the use of
technology and innovation in various aspects of the society
especially transportation for ease of access.
8. Rationalizing risks
9. Risk description using metalanguage
10. Recording identified risks
11. Explanation of the assessment scheme
12. Assessment of probability and impacts
13. Risk categorization
14. Nomination of risk owners
15. Developing initial responses to priority risks
16. Closing the workshop
Top five (5) threats in a risk register
The following is a discussion of the top threats or risk in the
register. The first risks are the fact that the higher prices are
caused by external factors, which are that the select few will
directly benefit from the project as they will have the financial
muscle to do than compared to a majority locals with no such
capability to participate in the project. That will, in turn, affect
the project goals and objectives which are to uplift the local
community in Siwa economically and Egypt as a country.
Therefore, the risk management process for this project will
focus on both external and internal risk facing the project. The
second top threat is risks emanating from the introduction of
indoor bathrooms and the digging of several wells in all the new
structures as that is likely to strain the water supply in the
entire locality. That will result in a scarcity of the much-needed
resources, risking the successful completion of the risk
(Hillson, 2007).
The third threat in the risk register is as a result of the external
7. risk following Egypt’s experiencing rising levels of
urbanization in the country leading to increased usage of the
modern means of transport. That will necessitate the project
including elements of infrastructural development more so roads
and then go ahead to train the locals who are part of the project
on the need to adjust to the new means of transport (Zwilling,
2014). That is because if the old structures in the area are built,
then they will serve as tourist attraction centers which will
prompt people from different parts to the world to visit and the
process, tourism will be only beneficial to the fullest following
efficient management of the restoration of the cultural and
traditional identity of Siwa.
The fourth threat will be how to handle the gender disparity
issues that are likely to feature following the decision for EQI
to only improve the economic well-being of the women and not
the males. Thai sin because the project will have to include both
genders for it to implement successfully since the males are
likely to revolt and even restrict their daughters or wives from
participating in the project following the influence males play
in the decision-making of the society in Egypt. The fifth risk
would be how to handle and coordinate such a huge team
working on the project as well as managing project activities.
Leading the project will be a huge challenge since it entails
various players including the professionals, Environmental
Quality International (EQI), the local community, the
Government of Egypt among other essential players.
1. Technical Risk
- Estimates, assumptions, and constraints
- Safety
- Security
Technology
8. Project Risk
2. Management Risk
- Project management
- Operations management
- Organization
- Resourcing
3. Commercial Risks
- Client/customer stability
- Suppliers and vendors
- Partnerships and joint ventures
4. External Risks
- Social/demographic
- Political
- Country
- Pressure groups
Internal Risks
-Project team composition
-Conflicts
-Skills or capability
Top 3 opportunities in risk register
The likelihood of the mentioned risks under risk identification
session occurring presents an opportunity for the project team
and manager to consider efficiently managing the restoration of
the cultural and traditional identity of Siwa as well as
promoting tourism in the locality. That will ensure the
attainment of the desired organization objectives, which can be
as a result of exercising control over scarce resources. That
would call for a higher degree of assistance from various
organizations thus influencing a rise in the project success.
Also, there is an opportunity for the project team making use of
various team conflict resolution mechanisms now that the
9. participants and stakeholders in the project will be many, a
development that gives room for frequent conflicts due to the
different parties shifting goalposts so that their interest are
entirely met before the implantation of the project. The third
opportunity is a negotiation, and business partnership between
EQI and the different players for the purpose of ensuring the
project is efficiently implemented. That is because such a
massive project can only succeed following certain forms of
partnership such as ventures or mergers among different
players.
Assignment of probability and impacts on Threats
The following is the probability and impact scale for the EQI
project in Siwa;
Risk
probability
Impact on project objectives
Impact
Justification
High prices
71-99%
Very significant
affect the project goals and objectives which are to uplift the
local community in Siwa economically
the introduction of indoor bathrooms and the digging of several
wells
51-70%
Significant impact
It will strain the water supply in the entire locality thus
resulting in scarcity of the much-needed resources
rising levels of urbanization
31-50%
10. Impact on certain functional areas
increased usage of the modern technology and innovation
gender disparity
11-30%
Minor impacts on functional areas
There will be scramble for opportunities by both genders to get
economic empowerment
handle and coordinate project
1-10%
<1%
No significant impact on overall functionality
All stakesholders will be part of the project
Assignment of probability and impacts for each opportunity
Efficient management of the restoration of the cultural and
traditional identity of is essential in ensuring the attainment of
the desired organization objectives, which can be as a result of
exercising control over scarce resources given the support from
different organizations thus influencing a rise in the project
success. The conflict resolution mechanisms will help in
ensuring a peaceful coexistence of the various project
stakeholders hence the implementation of the project with any
opposition. Finally, business partnerships will help the different
project stakeholders or players to know each other’s’ specialty
thus forging a stronger partnership that will be critical in
implementing the project.
References
Hillson, D., & Simon, P., (2007). Practical Project Risk
Management. The ATOM Methodology. Management Concepts
Publishing.
Norman M., (2012), “Integrating Business Planning,
13. communities around the
world. Some of these ventures are currently being replicated by
EQI in other parts of the
region.
Egypt
The past few decades have seen Egypt move from a pan-Arabic,
largely socialist state at war
with Israel, to an increasingly market-oriented anchor of
stability in a troubled region. As one
of two Arab countries that have forged peace with Israel, Egypt
has played an important role
in promoting dialogue between Israel and its Arab
neighbours.The North African country is
one of the largest recipients of American aid. In 2008, it was
slated to receive $1.3 billion in
military aid and another $415 million in economic assistance.
With a population of 80
million, it is home to one in four Arabs.
The population of Egypt is concentrated along the Nile river
banks and is urbanizing fast as
rural inhabitants pour into the main cities of Cairo and
Alexandria. From 43 million in 1980 to
nearly 80 million in 2005, it is estimated by the UN to reach
100 million by the 2020s.
Population density is among the world’s highest. The urban
population accounts for 42% of
the total and is growing at a rate of 1.8% per annum. Farming
represents 29% of GDP,
industry 22%, and services 49%. Per capita income is $1,200
and the literacy rate is 57%.
Water scarcity is a prime concern. Roughly 96% of Egypt’s land
mass is made up of
desert. The only arable regions in Egypt are the green
15. has led to calls for restraint from the United States.
The Muslim Brotherhood, the strongest of the opposition
groups, has spent most of its history
debarred from politics because of the country’s secular
constitution. Elections in 2005 were
marred by allegations of intimidation and ballot rigging.
Israel’s Ariel Center for Policy
Research concluded that Cairo had no choice but to engage in a
degree of reform in order to
keep resentment at bay. Most international analysts and research
institutions agree that Cairo
would benefit from engaging in significant reform.
The threat from militant Islamic groups re-emerged after a lull
from the late 1990s until 2004,
when a series of bombings in the southern Sinai peninsula
highlighted the exclusion of the
local population from the mass tourism development of their
region. Despite sympathy for the
plight of the Bedouins, the attacks were unpopular amongst
Egyptians, not least because of
the damage to Egypt’s valuable tourist industry.
The armed forces of Egypt are the largest on the African
continent. The military and security-
related budget is not public information but most published
sources put Egyptian military
expenditure at 7% to 10% of GNP. In addition to the armed
forces, Egypt maintains a large
paramilitary force around 350,000 strong, known as the Central
Security Forces, under the
Ministry of the Interior. The National Guard and border security
forces come under the
control of the Ministry of Defence and are reported to number
60,000 and 20,000
16. respectively.
Administratively, Egypt is divided into 28 governorates, each
headed by a governor who is
appointed by the president. Within their districts, local
government units establish and
manage all public utilities, provide services and designate
industrial areas. Local popular
councils are elected bodies that work closely with local
government administrative units at
various levels.
Economically, the country is in midst of shaking off a socialist
past whose heritage owes as
much to the bureaucratic tradition of the Byzantine empire as to
any regard for workers’
rights. Fiscal reforms introduced in 2005 have lowered
unemployment and attracted record
foreign investment. Customs—once famously corrupt and
inefficient—have been streamlined.
Tariffs have been cut and simplified. The Egyptian pound has
been floated. In 2007, the
country achieved growth of 7.1%, mostly due to $11.1 billion in
foreign direct investment.
Yet the Egyptian economy, while growing, is weak. Although
non-oil and gas exports
increased 45% in the 2006-2007 fiscal year and were expected
to rise from $14 billion in
2007 to $18 billion in 2008, total exports, at $27 billion, remain
small when compared to
similarly-sized countries. Turkish exports, for instance, run at
over $120 billion a year. Most
of Egypt’s growth has been constrained to energy-intensive
industries—cement, chemicals
and fertilizers—that take advantage of high energy subsidies.
18. Egyptians can not meet their basic daily needs. Absolute
poverty rose from 16.7% in 2000 to
19.6% in 2005.
Tourism provides the country with a major income stream,
representing 20% of foreign
currency earnings, despite the bombings in southern Sinai on
the Red Sea. In 2007, Tourism
Minister Zuheir Garana announced plans to boost tourist
earnings by 26% to $12 billion
dollars by 2011. Egypt aims to welcome some 14 million
tourists in 2011, requiring a capacity
of 240,000 hotel rooms, compared with 11 million in 2007.
Besides catering to the mass
market coming to visit the country’s famed pyramids and
beaches, the minister said Egypt
aimed to attract private investors to develop eco-tourism and
medical tourism. Niche, luxury
and eco-projects—such as EQI’s Siwa development—remain
rare.
Siwa
The oasis of Siwa was first inhabited nearly 12,000 years ago,
but only since 1986 has a road
made it accessible to the rest of the world. Siwa is part of an
archipelago of oases dotting the
Sahara. From its origins as a Berber village, the green grass and
natural spring water of the
desert oasis served as an ancient stopover for caravans
travelling from North Africa to the
Arabian peninsula. Herodotus described it as a salt mine whose
inhabitants built their homes
from bricks of salt, and home to the powerful oracle of Ammon.
When Alexander the Great
entered Egypt in 331 B.C., he was received like a pharaoh. He
20. traditional construction techniques.
The buildings were made of a mixture of salt and mud called
kershef bricks, and rock salt
blocks, supported by palm logs. Some of the medieval structures
stood up to five storeys high.
After 1926 the town was rebuilt around the fortress, but further
rains in 1985 marked the
general abandoning of traditional building techniques. For the
reconstruction effort, mud and
palm gave way to cement blocks.
The oasis is home to between 20,000 and 30,000 residents, up
from 5,000 in the 1970s. The
local population is divided into 11 tribes, whose sheikhs
provide their people with a
traditional approach to resolving disputes. The tribal judicial
system is deeply respected by
the inhabitants. “We are all family,” says Abdallah Baghi, head
of education in Siwa. Cairo is
happy to keep this arrangement. The sheiks receive a
government salary, and the mayor—who
is a government appointee—heads the elected town council. The
mayor is nominated by the
provincial governor, to whom he reports. Mayors tend to be
retired military officers. While
the land officially belongs to the state, Cairo recognises the
mosaic of historic ownership
patterns administered by the tribes. Residents retain their own
language, Siwi, related to the
Berber dialects which span the Sahara through to Morocco. The
land surrounding the villages
is given over to agriculture, 300,000 date palms and 70,000
olive trees.
For much of its history, Siwa’s location isolated it from
mainstream history. From the fall of
21. the Roman Empire, its independence went largely unchallenged
until the 19th century.
Arabian conquerors of Egypt regarded its oases as rough,
impoverished desert settlements.
Armies that might have made it through the desert were repelled
by the central fortress or by
the paucity of riches. The first European arrived in 1792 but the
oasis was not brought into the
fold of modern states until 1840, when the Ottomans shelled its
citadel and massacred its
chieftains. The first Egyptian ruler to visit Siwa was the
Khedive Abbas Helmy II in the early
years of the 20th century. The Khedive laid the foundations for
the Great Mosque, the first
public edifice built by the state. His grandson, Prince Abbas
Helmy III, has returned from the
UK to build himself a house in Siwa. He makes a point of
praying in his grandfather’s
mosque.
Even then, contact with the rest of the world was limited mostly
to the taxes it paid and,
briefly, to the passing armies of the World Wars. It wasn’t until
1977, when President Sadat
took an interest in the oasis, that modernity began to intrude. As
part of the Camp David
accords with Israel, the Egyptian army evacuated the Sinai—
which was later opened up to
modern mass tourism—and was re-deployed to the western
Egyptian desert, guarding the
frontier with Libya. In 1983, a military cantonment was set up
in Siwa, providing the villages
with access to a helicopter for medical needs. Soon afterwards,
the Egyptian state built the
asphalt road that reached 300 kms through the desert to link the
oasis with the provincial
23. create a suite of projects that capitalised on the oasis’
resources. By nurturing and polishing
those aspects of Siwa that it identified as marketable, the
company would target the high-end
of the value chain in global tourism. Because it would rely on
the undisturbed nature of the
oasis it would have to minimize its impact on the community.
Materials and labour, wherever
possible, would be local.
Practices would be sustainable with the aim of preserving the
local culture, heritage and
landscape. By valuing what was local, development would not
come at the expense of
traditional life. The oasis would present the world with an
example of how poverty could be
reduced by capitalising on local culture and safeguarding the
environment. If all worked well,
the road to the oasis’s future would run through the riches of its
past. Siwa would once again
become an oracle, this time for sustainable development.
EQI’s component projects, described below, attracted the
attention of the International
Finance Corporation, which provided $880,000 in loans and
$486,000 in technical support.
They comprise three hotels, a line of embroidered products and
traditional jewellery, and the
export of organic agriculture. The company provides direct and
indirect employment to more
than 600 Siwans as suppliers, staff, craftsmen and women and
builders. The projects at Siwa
were the consulting company’s first real investment: “a foray”
in the words of Neamatalla,
“away from the world of advice and into the world of
execution.”
24. Adrère Amellal Oasis
EQI’s Siwa centrepiece (and the only investment that did not
benefit from the IFC loan) is the
Adrère Amellal Oasis, a desert lodge built at the foot of a
mountainous outcrop overlooking
Siwa’s largest lake, some distance from the main settlement.
The company wanted to build a
luxury lodge in the traditional style, using palm logs and blocks
made from rock salt and mud.
But when it began to enquire, it found that the knowledge of
traditional building techniques
was confined to a small group of old men. The ancient style was
seen as archaic and
expensive. New construction employed modern materials like
concrete and cement, cooled
(for those who could afford it) by air conditioning.
If EQI wanted to build in the Siwan style—and it did—the
company would have to rescue a
skill that was slipping away. They began with a team of three
builders, with mixed results.
After the first 20 rooms were built, the company discovered that
the untreated palm logs they
had used were infested with mites; the insects were dropping
from the ceiling onto the beds,
hardly acceptable in what was to be a high-end resort.
Fumigation, besides being a departure
from their vision, proved ineffective, so the company consulted
the village elders, who
provided the solution: if the logs were soaked in the salt lake
for several days then baked in
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26. Beeswax candles are used for lighting. Coal braziers provide
heating when needed. The
ceilings are made from palm and the fixtures are made from
olive wood. The swimming pool
is fed by natural springs. Dinner consists of organic food,
mainly grown locally.
The lodge’s staff is also predominantly local, providing
employment and advancement to 60
members of the Siwan community. Keeping salaries at local
levels are key to the lodge’s
financial success. Partly because it kept expensive international
staff to a minimum—
primarily in a consulting capacity for the kitchen—the hotel was
profitable after just five
years.
In 2005, the eco-lodge was ranked second by Condé Nast
Traveler on the magazine’s list of
“Green Resorts”. In 2007, Travel & Leisure listed it among its
top 20 “Favorite Green
Hotels”. It has also received the magazine’s 2006 “Global
Vision” award. Most importantly
perhaps, the lodge serves as the flagship for EQI’s business
model, proudly displaying Siwa’s
past and culture like roughened gemstones that, properly cut
and set, provide an experience
that can be found nowhere else.
Shali Lodge and Albabenshal
The company’s second project, which was built concurrently,
was another hotel, Shali Lodge,
set in a palm grove near the village of Siwa. Built once again in
the traditional mud and salt
brick fashion, the hotel offers eight rooms furnished in the
28. company realised that all its
employees and partners were men. Siwan culture is very
conservative and there is a strict
separation of men and women; women refused to work in the
hotels or anywhere adult males
were present. Seeking to expand the company’s impact, Mounir
Neamatalla turned to his
sister, Laila, a jewellery designer, who after some research,
decided she would tap into Siwa’s
tradition of embroidering. Again, EQI was faced with reviving
and adapting a craft that was
fading from local memory. Siwan’s fine stitching was unique,
but few members of the
younger generation knew how to do it.
Laila Neamatalla began an initiative whereby grandmothers
were asked to train young women
artisans in the ancient tradition, and the eco-lodge began
offering local products embroidered
in the traditional style to its discerning clientele. As the work
flourished, she realised that
quality control would be easier if she moved her workers from
their homes into a workshop.
The project took off quickly. Beginning with 50 trainees funded
through a grant from the
British Embassy, within a year Neamatalla had 300 women
stitching for her. Girls work in the
workshop learning the basics of quality control until they get
married, after which they
continue to work from home. Traditional motifs are
embroidered onto blouses, gowns,
shawls, sarongs, towels, sheets and tablecloths. Necklaces are
made from buttons and semi-
precious stones. Embroidered leather is set in silver to make
rings and bracelets. The products
29. are sold not only in the lodge but in high-end outlets in Egypt,
Italy, France and England. In
2004, the Florentine haute-couture fashion house Ermanno
Scervino began incorporating
Siwan embroidery into its collection. Material is sent from
Florence to Cairo, shipped to Siwa,
where it is stitched and sent back to be assembled in Italy.
In addition to reviving a fading art, the project has been an
economic success for the Siwan
artisans. Fearing that if she paid her workers too much she
would upset the male-dominated
economic order and trigger resentment—Laila set her initial
piece rate at a level slightly less
than what a man could earn in a day. Nonetheless, payment is
based on production and a
productive embroiderer can easily out-earn the men in her
household.
Siwa Organic
The success with the women led to demand for something
similar for the men, more than 70%
of whom worked in agriculture. EQI responded with an effort to
boost local attempts at
organic production. The biggest obstacle facing the farmers, the
company found, was a lack of
liquidity. Farmers would finance their agricultural inputs by
selling their crops before they
were planted, sometimes with disastrous results: if the harvest
fell short they might be forced
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31. The project reflects the premium the company puts on its image.
Its benefits aren’t only
economic and don’t only accrue to the farmer – they are critical
to burnishing and preserving
Siwa’s image as a place of tradition, purity and environmental
awareness.
Challenges Going Forward
The biggest challenge EQI faces is helping the community in
which it is located to balance
tradition against modernity. The company has tied its brand as
much to the locale in which it
operates as to the enterprises it has launched. With its business
model designed to introduce
guests to the ancient culture and heritage, it can’t afford to let
the elements that make Siwa
unique slip away.
With its natural heritage, its geographic remoteness and
historical uniqueness, Siwa has
attracted low impact tourism and a certain profile of visitor,
from backpackers to jetsetters,
the latter being EQI’s target market. They tend to form an
emotional connection with its
Saharan charm and make repeated trips to the oasis.
But while the company’s founders would very much like to see
the oasis preserved as it has
been for millennia (to offer clients “an opportunity to travel
back in time”), they also
recognise the impact of the modern world on local customs and
mores. Motorcycles have
begun to muscle out donkeys on the village roads. For villagers
looking to expand their
33. limited. There are only so many
palm trees that can be cut for roofing—importing them from
outside is forbidden for fear of
introducing new pests. A debate is raging about the
sustainability of Siwa’s water resources.
Even before the introduction of bathrooms, the water table was
dropping; the growing number
of farmers had simply dug too many wells. Four plants have
been built to bottle the oasis’
mineral water (some operated by the Egyptian armed forces)
and sell it nationwide.
“Siwa is now literally at a crossroads,” says Neamatalla. “It can
evolve to become just another
village, where the measures of progress are strictly financial,
very much related to whether
you have paved streets, sidewalks and the like. Or Siwa can
literally be nourished by its past,
nourished by its unique nature.”
EQI helped to put the oasis on the tourism map and others are
beginning to connect the dots.
There has been a proliferation of hotels and restaurants in the
last year. Children have started
running after tourists, begging for pens, candy or money. The
oasis has a small landing strip,
allowing those who can hire a plane to land, and there is talk of
expanding it into a full-scale
airport to facilitate the introduction of package tours. Egyptian
businessmen talk of building
400-room hotels catering to the mass market.
With only 600 families, in a community of 23,000, working
with or for the company, EQI
doesn’t have the leverage to decide the path the oasis will take.
EQI may be able to restructure
34. a hotel or two in the old town, but only the state can choose
whether to set up a system of
incentives to ensure the rest of Siwa develops along those lines.
Government policy is set
largely in the Matrouh provincial capital, 300 kms away, where
the tourism perspective is
focused less on sustainability than on volume. In the battle
between tradition and modernity
on which the future of the company’s business model depends,
EQI’s needs allies. Organising
them to help shape Siwa’s future is a further challenge.
Questions:
1. What are the key components of EQI’s business model as
applied to Siwa?
2. Evaluate the impact of EQI’s activities on Siwa.
3. What are the local, national and global forces driving change
in Siwa?
4. Going forward, what advice would you give Mounir
Neamatalla?
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Assignment 4:Project Progress
Note: The assignments are a series of papers that are based on
the same case, which is located in the Student Center of the
course shell. The assignments are dependent upon one another.
During the project life cycle, project risk reviews and reports
are required as previously identified in the risk management
plan. Two months after the project started, the following events
have taken place.
1. The top-two (2) threats have occurred.
1. The top opportunity has been realized.
1. The project’s risk budget is already exhausted.
1. The risk management schedule has been shortened by two (2)
36. months.
Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:
1. Analyze the impact of those events on the project. Make sure
the impacts are realistic given the things “known” or
“reasonably assumed”. Also, you should have planned responses
to the risk previously identified.
1. Determine if any mitigation activities are required and
explain why. Know what it means to mitigate risk before you
answer this deliverable.
1. Determine if budget / schedule changes are necessary and
explain why. In other words, what did these realized/occurred
risk cost you in budget and or schedule?
1. Update the risk register and highlight the changes made.
Provide the justification for the changes. Go back to the risk
register and update it. Are there any new risks? Does the impact
introduce any new line items? Does the likelihood of a risk
occurring increase/decrease?
1. Use at least six (6) quality resources in this assignment.
Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality
resources
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
1. Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
1. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment,
the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and
the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included
in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
1. Given an information requirement related to project risk
management, determine the nature and extent of information
needed to effectively address the topic; efficiently locate,
determine the validity, and critically evaluate the resources; and
apply the information to accomplish the specific purpose
(report, case analysis, factual requirement, problem solving, and
planning).
37. 1. Use technology and information resources to research issues
in project risk management.
1. Write clearly and concisely about project risk management
using proper writing mechanics.