Few people are natural-born project managers. This vital specialized skill calls for knowledgeable project managers who play this role full time. However, this can create a disconnect for those who aren’t immersed in project management daily, leading to the proliferation of myths about best practices and benefits of project management. Here is a breakdown of three major myths in project management – and the reality behind them.
Read MoreAnswering science’s biggest questions – like how to solve climate change or uncover dark energy’s effect on the universe – is a tall order. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes to make it happen, from technology to planning and logistics. For Brandi Gingery, that means ensuring that projects like Berkeley Lab’s supercomputing upgrade and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) run efficiently on a day-to-day basis.
Read MoreThe top three challenges we often see when getting ready for an EVMS review are Management Support/Cost Account Manager (CAM) training, data integrity and reviewer understanding. Understanding the common challenges that arise when preparing for a review can assuage worries and keep the process moving efficiently.
Read MoreDiscovering the origins of the universe and new physics theories may sound like a daunting task, but a team of global scientists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Switzerland is tackling some of mankind’s biggest questions head-on. MRC senior project management consultant Jenn O’Connor has been supporting the U.S. collaboration team for the project.
Read More2019 has been a big year for Manta Ray Consulting and our Earned Value Management software platform, The Hammer Solution. After over a decade as the leading EVMS solution, it was time for a refresh.
Read MoreFew people can say they help advance scientific discovery each day, but Sally Wine is a member of that lucky group. Sally first joined Mantra Ray Consulting as an intern in 2013 and has since built an impressive career that includes experience working with leaders in the energy and nuclear power industries, including the U.S. Department of Energy.
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