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😊 The Plan Academy team had an amazing time attending the AACE Toronto Section event last night. It's always great to catch-up with familiar faces, and become acquainted with newcomers! Thank you Sudhakar Pulagam and Tracy Leung for the presentation. We appreciate the valuable lessons about leadership and effective communication in the industry.

If you saw us there, comment below and say "Hello!"

💡 The Principal of Civic CM said it himself: being tech-savvy is critical for success.

In a recent episode of the Humans of Project Controls podcast, Phil Peterson was asked about his top values in the workplace. Watch our short video where he talks about the importance of technological proficiency.

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📢 This is your last chance to register for the Bayesian analysis Learning Lab!

Solve unpredictability.
Create more effective risk-based decisions.
Make better judgement calls.

In this Learning Lab, Plan Academy joins with Michael Trumper from Intaver Institute Inc. to discuss why Bayesian analysis is unique compared to other forms of planning. This method creates probabilities from uncertainty, leading to a more judicious process for your project.

👉 Don't miss your chance! Register for our webinar on September 24th, 11am EST.

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🤔 What are the differences between remote and in-person work?

The Principal of Civic CM, Phil Peterson, navigates this topic in his episode of the Humans of Project Controls. Watch our short video where he concisely outlines his perspective.

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😱 Uncertainty can fuel a lot of stress and anxiety at the workplace.

Bayesian analysis is a crucial method to turn uncertainty into predictability. With this method, you'll learn how to make better risk-based decisions and judgement calls as the project progresses.

On September 24th at 11am EST, Plan Academy is hosting a Learning Lab with Michael Trumper from Intaver Institute Inc. to discuss the effectiveness and applications of Bayesian analysis.

👉 Work towards strengthening your risk-based decisions! Register for the Risk-Based Project Outcomes with Bayesian Analysis Learning Lab TODAY.

❌ When we're importing an XER file into a project, the last thing we want is the dreaded error message.

If this occurs, start by reviewing the import log.

Here are some solutions:
✅ Re-export the XER file
✅ Update to a compatible P6 version
✅ Check for duplicate project IDs

❓ Do you have more questions?! We have more answers! Sign-up for our P6 Foundations Online Course!

One of the most essential parts of construction is having an effective schedule. When a schedule is poorly organized or maintained, the project can really suffer.

Online courses at Plan Academy provide in-depth guidance to constructing remarkable schedules. Our courses teach the fundamentals of scheduling programs such as Primavera P6, as well as other components critical to project scheduling.

👉 Build the foundation your projects depend on. Sharpen your team's skills with courses from Plan Academy.

You need more than training.
You need hands-on expertise working alongside your team.

Plan Academy's network is firmly established with experienced professionals familiar with Primavera P6 and other project controls software. We offer specialists with industry credentials, who are adept with the intricacies of cost management, risk analysis, and reporting. Their expertise is compatible with any engagement model, whether it's short-term project support or long-term embedded resources.

What is ideal for our expert consulting services?
✅ Projects requiring immediate scheduling support
✅ Teams experiencing resource gaps or turnover
✅ Organizations scaling up for major initiatives
✅ Companies needing specialized P6 or project controls expertise

😎 Start optimizing your schedule, workflow, and usage of Primavera P6 now!

📢 Calling all project controls professionals, schedulers, and PMs who make challenging decisions every day!

A crucial method for leadership is Bayesian analysis, which evaluates predictability and alleviates uncertainty.

Learn about how to effectively apply this method in our webinar on September 24th, 11am EST.

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Having strong predictability is crucial for effective risk-based decisions.

Plan Academy is hosting an insightful webinar about Bayesian analysis with Michael Trumper from Intaver Institute Inc. This form of analysis is a valuable method for inciting stronger predications by taking control of uncertainty. This will create substantial clarity for project controls professionals, schedulers and PMs who need to make major decisions.

On September 24th at 11am EST, you'll learn:
💡 How Bayesian analysis supports risk-based forecasting and decision-making
💡 How to combine expert judgement + historical data to improve predictions
💡 How predictions evolve as the project changes (updating beliefs with evidence)
💡 Real-world applications for schedule/cost outcomes and confident levels

👉 Work towards strengthening your risk-based decisions! Register for the Risk-Based Project Outcomes with Bayesian Analysis Learning Lab TODAY.