Dear All
I have been discussing with colleagues the advantages and disadvantages of converting a programme from one software package into another preferred package in order to conduct delay analyis.
Generally the consensus seems to be that, in most circumstances, converting a programme from one software package to another should be regarded with extreme caution, as the conversion process often results in distorting of the information and therefore the dynamics of the programme. As a result of this, using a different software package to that originally used during the life of the project is often looked upon, within in a claim situation, with suspicion from the opposing side.
However, on previous threads, some within PP seem to use conversion regularly. I assume that this may be because they only have proficiency in one type of software, or prefer to use a tried and tested tool rather than have to learn how to use another. Also there are some packages such as MS Project that have severe limitations for undertaking delay analysis.
Does anyone have an experience which they would be willing to share?
Regards
Toby
I have been discussing with colleagues the advantages and disadvantages of converting a programme from one software package into another preferred package in order to conduct delay analyis.
Generally the consensus seems to be that, in most circumstances, converting a programme from one software package to another should be regarded with extreme caution, as the conversion process often results in distorting of the information and therefore the dynamics of the programme. As a result of this, using a different software package to that originally used during the life of the project is often looked upon, within in a claim situation, with suspicion from the opposing side.
However, on previous threads, some within PP seem to use conversion regularly. I assume that this may be because they only have proficiency in one type of software, or prefer to use a tried and tested tool rather than have to learn how to use another. Also there are some packages such as MS Project that have severe limitations for undertaking delay analysis.
Does anyone have an experience which they would be willing to share?
Regards
Toby