Training
can be held at your organization's location
Training
includes latest developments in VM techniques, including an
introduction to Value Metrics
This
40-hour
workshop is organized to provide participants an in-depth introduction to
the theory and application of the VM principles.The participants will learn by doing, as they will be placed on a team
and apply the VM concepts presented to live projects. Participants
are encouraged to form teams, bring a project from their organization, and take
back concepts that can benefit their own project and company.Please notify us if you are interested in bringing your own project so we
may assist you in preparing for the study.Individuals
without projects will be provided "live" projects for the workshop.
Who
Should Attend?
Anyone interested in learning how to
control escalating costs, improve productivity, improve customer satisfaction,
improve problem-solving, increase market share, manage change more effectively,
enhance quality oriented programs, such as Six Sigma, or improve their
management skills would find this training very
beneficial. This course is the first step in obtaining certification by SAVE
International as a Certified Value Specialist, Associate Value Specialist or
Value Methodology Practitioner.
Course Outline:
Introduction
Course
objectives
Course
contents & materials
Course
requirements
Course project
Identify
project teams
Definitions
Value, Cost,
Performance
Value Theory
Reasons for
poor value
Value
Methodology
History
Larry Miles –
GE
Later
development
Current users
of VM
SAVE
International
VM Job Plan
Overall Job
Plan
Pre-Study
Information
Function
Speculation
Evaluation
Development
Presentation
Implementation
Function Analysis
Function
theory
Function
language
Function
identification
Function
hierarchy
FAST
Function logic
(how – why)
Ladder of
abstraction
FAST diagram
construction
Function-Cost-Performance
Function-cost-performance theory
Linking cost
to function
Linking
performance to function
Value Metrics
(overview only)
Using FAST to
relate function-cost-performance
Creativity
Creativity
Creativity
theory
Creativity
techniques
People Topics
Team building
& synergism
Resistance to
change & “roadblocks”
Communication
skills
Cost
Cost estimates
Cost models
Life cycle
costs & time-value of money
Evaluation & Implementation
Evaluation
techniques
Implementation
techniques
VM and Project Management
VM and the
Project Management Body of Knowledge
Timing of VM
Studies
Identifying
Projects for VM Studies
Selecting VM
Study Teams
Please
contact Value Metrics, LLC directly if you are interested in hosting
training for your organization, or are looking to attend one of our
open training sessions.
Module II VM Training
Seminar
Certified
by SAVE International
Training
can be held at your organization's location
Training
is required for those seeking
CVS certification
Seminar
cover advanced VM techniques
This
24-hour seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of advanced VM techniques
ranging from FAST diagramming, to Value Metrics,
to Value Program Management.
Who
Should Attend?
This particular course is designed for those interested in pursuing a career as
a professional value specialist seeking certification as a Certified Value
Specialist. This course will also be valuable to those that will be
managing Value Programs within an organization, as well as those seeking to
develop a deeper understanding of the VM body of knowledge.
Course
Outline
Definitions
Value, Cost,
Performance
Value Theory
Reasons for
poor value
Value
Methodology
VM Job Plan
Overall Job
Plan
Pre-Study
Information
Function
Speculation
Evaluation
Development
Presentation
Implementation
FAST
Function logic
(how – why)
Ladder of
abstraction
FAST diagram
construction
Technical FAST
Traditional
FAST
Customer FAST
Hierarchical
Functional Model
Value Metrics
Function-cost-performance theory
Linking cost
to function
Linking
performance to function
Value Metrics
Using FAST to
relate function-cost-performance
Creativity
Creativity
theory
Creativity
techniques
People Topics & Interpersonal Skills
Team building
& synergism
Resistance to
change
Overcoming
roadblocks to new ideas
Communication
skills
Facilitation
skills
Cost
Cost estimates
Cost models
Life cycle
costs & time-value of money
Understanding
Corporate Financial Information
Understanding
Government Budgeting and Funding
Project / Team Review
Evaluation
techniques
Value Indices
Decision
making techniques
Implementation
techniques
VM and Project Management
VM and the
Project Management Body of Knowledge
Timing of VM
Studies
Identifying
Projects for VM Studies
Selecting VM
Study Teams
Managing VM
Studies
Communications and Presentations
Elements of a
VM report
VM
Presentation
Bridging the
gap between technical and non-technical forms of communications
Capturing the “Voice of the Customer”
Focus Panels
Using VM as a
consensus building tool among project stakeholders
Please
contact Value Metrics, LLC directly if
you are interested in hosting training for your organization, or are
looking to attend one of our open training sessions.
Value Methodology and the PM
VMS
is a SAVE International Module I and II provider
Training
provided at your organization's location
Training
is applied to your organization's ongoing projects
This
four-hour seminar is aimed at providing project managers with an overview of the
theory and application of the Value Methodology principles relevant to project management.
This seminar focuses on the information PM's
will need to integrate VM into their project delivery process while maximizing
the benefits of VM by knowing when, how and where to apply it.
Who
Should Attend?
This
particular course is designed for project managers, however, upper management
personnel or anyone interested in learning more about the application of VM
would find this course useful.
Course
Outline
Introduction to Value Methodology
Definitions
History
& Evolution
Who
is using VM?
Range
of
VM
application
Examples
of VM application
Comparison
of VM to traditional cost reduction
The
Value Methodology Process
The
Value Engineering Job Plan
Function
Analysis / FAST Diagramming
Cost
Performance
Value
VM
Alternatives
Application of Value Methodology
Reasons
for poor value
Timing
the VM effort
VM
during construction
Planning
the VM effort
Scheduling
value studies
VM
team composition
Integrating VM
into your Organization
Developing
the VM program
Organization
commitment
VM
coordinators
VM
training
Contracting
VM services
VM
consultant selection
VM
deliverables
Please
contact Value Metrics, LLC directly if
you are interested in hosting training for your organization, or are
looking to attend one of our open training sessions.
Accredited
by SAVE and PMI
