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A Case Study of Reengineering Public Works Management at a Japanese Government Ministry Through a "P2M#" Based Program and Project Management Method

by Yuji Kishira

Abstract

This paper details the findings of a case study carried out through the implementation of the “P2M#” [1] for Government public works management. The result showed a drastic reduction of the construction works duration, improved profitability at contractors, enhanced quality of work, significant improvement in motivation of all players, such as Government officials and contractors, and a higher satisfaction level for local residents. It was analyzed that the major contributor of this test project success is “Communication & Collaboration,” while the traditional Government management, using excessive rules and manuals, causes undesirable human behaviors, which reminds us that it is people who conduct tasks in projects.

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About the Author:

Yuji Kishira
Yuji Kishira

Yuji Kishira is currently Director of Being Corporation and Director of Japan TOC Advancement Committee. Mr. Kishira joined Kyocera Corporation in 1984 and headed various projects associated with high technology ceramic products and market development for telecommunications, information technology, medical, and automotive industries. In 2004, he joined Being Corporation which has developed de facto-standard cost estimation software for Japanese public construction. He is actively supporting various BPR (business process reengineering) projects in commercial companies and government organizations. Yuji is the author of "Transformation Management: A Manager's Guide", "Project Management to exceed your goals" (Chukei Publishing), and "A Practical Guide to Marketing for Presidents" (Chukei Publishing 2003). Contact: kishira@beingcorp.co.jp

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UK's Pension Protection Fund achieves P3M3 Accreditation

by Richard Pharro

The UK’s Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has become the first organisation in the world to achieve a P3M3 accreditation. P3M3 is the successor to the PMMM maturity model devised by the UK’s Office of Government Commerce (OGC) to assess an organisation’s capability in running portfolios, programmes and projects. The PPF is a public corporation which pays compensation to people when their defined pension schemes collapse and currently 104 UK schemes are being assessed. 

It’s the first organisation to achieve a P3M3 accreditation but at barely a year old, it must feel like winning a marathon when you’ve only just learnt to walk. Programme Manager Dominic Joyce explained how such an amazing feat has been achieved.

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Richard Pharro
Richard Pharro

Richard Pharro is Managing Director of the APM Group Limited, London, UK. In 1995 Richard conceived the idea of Accreditation and Certification associated with OGC's PRINCE2T. Since then PRINCE2 has become established as a project management method used throughout the world. APMG's partnership with OGC has since expanded to include MSP, M_o_RŪ and ITILŪ accreditation and qualifications. APMG is now a global business providing accreditation and certification services via an international network of Accredited Consultancy and Training Organisations. Richard Pharro is a chartered Civil Engineer who has worked on projects in the Middle East and the UK, including several years with the London Docklands Development Corporation on the regeneration of East London. He established The APM Group Limited in partnership with the Association of Project Management (APM) in 1993. The Association disposed of their stake in The APM Group in April 2000. As the Vice Chairman of APM, Richard developed the Association's Certification Programme for experienced Project Managers and led the first International Certification Committee on behalf of the International Project Management Association (IPMA). He is a non executive Director of the Best Practice Users Group in the UK and a frequent speaker at conferences. His book, The Relationship Manager - The Next Generation of Project Management, was published by Gower in 2003. Further information about APMG can be found at www.apmgroup.co.uk, or by calling + 44 (0)1494 452450.

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