Posts by Global PM
What is Oracle Primavera P6: Benefits & Features
A practical guide to features, deployment options, and use cases—written by the Global PM team for project-driven organizations. Table of Contents Project Portfolio Management Scheduling & Planning Resource Management Cost Control & Financial Tracking Customization & Reporting Flexible Deployment Options Who Uses Primavera P6? Why Primavera P6 Matters Final Thoughts Project Portfolio Management Construction companies…
Read MoreStop Guessing! Use Earned Value Analysis to Measure True Project Health
Stop Guessing!Use Earned Value Analysis to Measure True Project Health Author: Trey Miller, PMP, PMI-SP Introduction In the fast-paced world of project management, gut feelings and subjective status updates simply don’t cut it anymore. “Green” may look good on a status report, but what if your project is weeks behind and hemorrhaging cash? That’s…
Read More3 Steps to Becoming an Effective TAR Scheduler: Master Turnaround Scheduling as a Turnaround Scheduler
3 Steps to Becoming an Effective TAR Scheduler: Master Turnaround Scheduling Meta Description: Discover how to become an effective TAR scheduler with these 3 essential steps. Learn turnaround scheduling, master Primavera P6, and boost your industrial maintenance career. Turnaround (TAR) scheduling is a pivotal role in industrial maintenance, especially in sectors like oil and gas,…
Read MoreHow the Oracle Primavera Cloud Task Application Transforms Construction Planning
Transitioning from Primavera P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) brings with it a variety of new features, some intuitive, some unfamiliar. One that stands out as both is the Tasks app. Transitioning from Primavera P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) brings new tools, enhanced collaboration, and a shift in project execution. One standout feature is…
Read MoreTransitioning from Primavera P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud: Resource Analysis
Transitioning from P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud: Resource Analysis Resource Analysis: Primavera P6 vs. Primavera Cloud If you’re a long-time Primavera P6 user navigating the transition from P6 to Oracle’s Primavera Cloud (OPC), or simply evaluating OPC for your organization, you’re in the right place. In our last post, we explored how P6 and OPC…
Read MoreGlobal PM’s Training Courses
Global Project Management Course Offerings Global PM offers comprehensive, hands-on training for project management professionals, specializing in Oracle Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC), and PMI certification prep (PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-SP). Training is available in multiple formats—including virtual instructor-led, in-person classroom sessions, and private team workshops—and is delivered by certified experts with decades of real-world…
Read MoreTransitioning from Primavera P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud: Mastering Resource Management
Transitioning from P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud: Mastering Resource Management Switching from Primavera P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC)? Get ready for a game-changer in resource management! While P6’s centralized, global resource dictionary is familiar territory, OPC shakes things up by housing resources within workspaces. This shift offers powerful flexibility but requires a strategic approach…
Read MoreAgile Project Management in Construction? A Modern Approach to Building Smarter
In an industry known for tight deadlines, complex stakeholder relationships, and ever-changing site conditions, Agile Project Management (Agile PM) is gaining traction in the world of construction. Traditionally rooted in software development, Agile offers principles that can bring flexibility, transparency, and continuous improvement to construction projects—especially in fast-paced environments like commercial building, industrial retrofits, and…
Read MorePrimavera P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud: The EPS vs. Workspaces
Primavera P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud: The EPS vs. Workspaces Author: Kari Jackson, PMP, PMI-ACP Are you planning to migrate from Primavera P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC)? While it might seem straightforward to replicate your P6 setup in OPC, understanding the core differences between the two platforms is essential for designing an effective OPC…
Read MoreIs Primavera P6 the Right Project Management Tool for Your Team?
Is Primavera P6 the Right Project Management Tool for Your Team? There are countless project management tools available today, but few have stood the test of time like Oracle’s Primavera P6. While not a household name, even among industry professionals, Primavera P6 has been quietly powering large-scale projects around the globe for over three decades.…
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