In October 1993, Kombs Engineering was informed they wouldn’t be awarded the contracts with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). DOE expressed a lack of confidence in Kombs’ project management system. Eventually, Kombs Engineering ceased operations. What was the reason for the loss of the contract?
Category: Cases
Articles related to real-life project management cases.
Case: Lakes Automotive
Lakes Automotive adopted a nine-phase project management methodology, earning acclaim and a quality award. In 2000, they bought Pelex Automotive Products with its five-phase project management methodology. The challenge was merging these two methodologies for their joint staff.
Case: The Web Innovators Ltd.
The company, The Web Innovators Ltd., has recently decided to transfer all its projects to the Scrum methodology. Your department has been assigned to develop a new feature on the company’s website. You have been appointed as the Scrum Master for this project.
Case: Tech Innovativ AS – Mobile app
The startup technology company, TechInnovate AS, is working on developing a new mobile application that helps users find and order healthy food from nearby restaurants. The company has recently decided to adopt the Scrum methodology to improve the product development process.
Case: Bungalow Life Ltd. – Part 2
Earned Value Management (EVM): In the second part of the Bungalow Life Ltd. case, we will explore the challenges associated with reducing expenses and the complexities involved in halting a project due to exceeding the budget.
Case: Bungalow Life Ltd. – Part 1
Earned Value Management (EVM): The company Bungalow Life Ltd. is contracted to construct 100 uniform bungalows in a bungalow area by the sea. The cost of construction is 100,000$ for each bungalow. The construction process is sequential, with each bungalow being constructed one after the other.
Case: NorTech Solutions AS
NorTech Solutions AS has recently secured a contract to build a new government quarter in Oman. As the project manager, you are tasked with ensuring the project meets its timeline, budge, and quality, all while prioritizing security management and addressing potential conflicts.
Case: Pulse Tech Pixel AS
Pulse Tech Pixel AS is a global technology company, known for its cutting-edge innovations and pioneering solutions. In recent years, the company’s expansion has been both vertical within its core sectors and horizontal across new domains. As a result, there’s been an increasing need to manage multiple projects, ensure strategic alignment and drive optimum results.
Case: The Valle Festival – Part 2
Pinpoint both the risks and opportunities tied to the cultural festival project. Subsequently, categorize these uncertainties as either related to specific events or as estimation uncertainties.
Case: The Valle Festival – Part 1
In recent years, it has become very common for towns, villages and cities to organize their own festivals. The intentions have been manifold, including increasing cultural interest, but also to put the venue on the map and attract more tourists.