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It talks about birth and death, love and friendship, family and generosity, and above all, transcendent humanity. It is a book that touches on many essential subjects in today’s life. It is for the social worker who wants a way to serve the community. It is for the entrepreneur who might want to launch a new venture. It is for the working mother and women who have taught us how to multi-task effectively. It is about harmony and caring among friends.

"The Inheritance" is also a story about Project Management that fills an important need for insight and understanding of various aspects of Project Management … and an important contribution that allows individuals at diverse levels of preparation to access Project Management information and wisdom.

The Customizable and Adaptable Methodology for Managing Projects™

CAM2P™, or The Customizable and Adaptable Methodology for Managing Projects™is our approach for managing a projects that consider the whole project life span (life cycle) from the project developer perspective. In simple terms: this means taking a project from idea to closure and beyond. This approach came in response to a gap in understanding project management, or in knowing how to apply project management principles.

SUKAD recognizes that one of the challenges today in enhancing performance is the over-dependence in some instances on the “common practices” and certifications that are highly popular but limited. One of the global standards for project management is a Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK® Guide). This guide discusses the project life cycle for projects but only as a section in one chapter while nine other chapters focus on processes, which the guide represent them in five process groups and nine knowledge areas. As we work with project management professionals, we realized that many of them forget the project life cycle or do not fully understand how to map the process groups along the phases of a project.

For a brief write up about the characteristics of this methodology, please check our website.

It is a strategic program, one of six strategic pillars, for delivering on our mission and maximizing value to our customers and community.

The SUKAD Way™ is an approach that SUKAD developed in response to the growing need for practical and effective project management to supplement the foundation knowledge presented by global associations.

The SUKAD Way™ strategic program consists of multiple sub-programs, each of them is significant on its own. The two leading programs are:

The SUKAD Way for Managing Projects™ - this is the label for the SUKAD approach for managing a single project. This evolves around the CAM2P™ Model


The SUKAD Way for Organizational Project Management™ - this is the label for the SUKAD approach for overall organizational project management approach. This evolves around the

Using programs and projects as change catalysts, SUKAD Consulting and Organizational Solutions blends global best practices with regional innovative thinking and pioneering approach to assist clients in optimizing, expanding, or re-inventing their business.

The engagement can start with SUKAD proprietary approach for organizational project management, The Seven Elements of Project Management Maturity™ (The 7Es™). For managing projects, SUKAD is leading the way with The Customizable and Adaptable Methodology for Managing Projects™ (CAM2P™). For Process Management and Lean Six Sigma we work with BMGI, our global partner with consultants spread all over the world and with expertise in various industries.

The SUKAD Project Management Knowledge Portal follows Creative Commons’ principles and guidelines, which means a good part of the information here is open for you to use and share. Some items would be open to all, other items will be open to registered users, and some items would be restricted to our clients as our way of appreciating their trust in us over the years. Please refer to the ‘Access Section’ for more information.

In term of sharing, please refer to the Copyright Guidelines sections so you can have a better idea on how we will mark the various pages and documents and whether you can use them freely or with some restrictions

The model consists of seven elements, four that we consider “fundamental elements” and are the absolute minimum that any organization should have in order to deliver good performance and achieve a step up on the maturity ladder. To achieve better performance and climb higher on the maturity scale, we recommend implementing the other three “differentiating elements”.

For our perspective on why this model instead of recommending one by other organizations, and an overview of this model, please check the website.

In November 2012, SUKAD officially restructured with two divisions: SUKAD Learning and Development division and SUKAD Consultancy and Organizational Solutions division.
In the areas of learning and development, SUKAD offers numerous courses, workshops, learning programs, and even learning and development organizational solutions. SUKAD is approved by PMI as a global Registered Education Provider (REP) since 2003 and has an affiliation with an Authorized Training Organization by the UK APM Group. All SUKAD consultants have extensive experience. Most of them considered as top consultants and thought leaders in project management.

These include public or private sectors, for-profit or not-for-profit, charities and non-governmental organizations, in addition to organizational change and social entrepreneurship initiatives.

Due to the tremendous growth of project management there have been a significant demand for professional development but the focus have been either on advance levels project management or an over emphasis on professional certification. Yet, what many do not realize is not every one working on projects need an advance level learning or a professional certification. A large percent of practitioners today are accidental project managers that need a foundational base to learn how to apply project management on their day-to-day business projects. They need a systematic approach for managing projects of all sizes and complexities.Through, Project Management for the Accidental Project Manager, we offer a solid and proven methodology for managing projects. This methodology applies for different types of projects and we present the material using a “dialogue” format, coaching style. The story telling approach provides the readers with the essential components and the sequential steps that are crucial to manage projects effectively. To enhance the learning experience, the author uses a real social entrepreneurship project as the center of the book and where a project management subject matter expert is coaching her friends on how to launch a not-for-profit organization and build a community center.

The primary purpose of the Series is to introduce the readers to The Customizable and Adaptable Methodology for Managing Projects™ (CAM2P™), which we have developed and have been using internally since 2008. This methodology, links to project management global standards and references, particularly the PMBOK® guide, since this guide offers a project management framework rather than a project management methodology.

These eBooks build on each other, although they are semi-independent. This first eBook consists of two sections.

1. The first section, three chapters, is to set the scenes and discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the practice of project management today, since project management is a growing domain.

2. The second section, five chapters, offers a brief introduction of the project management methodology, rationale behind its development, alignment to international standards, and alignment to the PMBOK® Guide.

SUKAD offer learning program and organizational (consultancy) solutions related to the methodological approach that we present in these eBooks. Please let us know if you are interested and our business consultants can discuss the various options.

The primary purpose of the Series is to introduce the readers to The Customizable and Adaptable Methodology for Managing Projects™ (CAM2P™), which we have developed and have been using internally since 2008. This methodology links to project management global standards and references, particularly the PMBOK® guide, since this guide offers a project management framework rather than a project management methodology.

These eBooks build on each other, although they are semi-independent. This second eBook consists of three sections.

1. The first section is only one chapter. It covers the Project Concept Phase / Project Pre-Launch Stage, which include the idea statement, feasibility study, and project authorization.

2. The second section, two chapters, describes the Project Development Phase, which consists of two stages, the Project Launch Stage and Project Definition Stage. In these stages we present on the development of the project basic requirements, project management plan, and project detailed plan.

3. The third section covers the Project Delivery Phase and its three stages, Project Implementation Stage, Project Operation Readiness Stage, and Project Close Stage.

SUKAD offer learning program and organizational (consultancy) solutions related to the methodological approach that we present in these eBooks. Please let us know if you are interested in these services and our business consultants can discuss the various options.

One of the major challenges facing project management today is the confusion between two critical concepts. These are: the process groups’ concept made famous by A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and the well-established principle of project life span (cycle). Many practitioners and organizations are confusing the two and assume that the process groups are phases on the project life span. The hypothesis is that on moderate and large projects, this confusion is causing challenges for projects, if not failure.

In the earlier two eBooks in this series, we discussed the challenges and opportunities for the practice of project management, we discussed the rationale behind a new approach, and we presented a project management methodology that builds on project life cycle and global standards. In this third eBook, we blend the two concepts and address multiple essential topics that are not limited to a project stage/phase. We present how these essential topics must be handled ‘across the project life span’. These essential topics include project approvals, project control, risk management, project success, managing stakeholders, and roles and responsibilities. In this eBook, we also discuss the methodology features of customization and adaptation for various domain and project classifications.

This is the last eBook in a 4-volume series on project management and The Customizable and Adaptable Methodology for Managing Projects™ (CAM2P™).

In this eBook, the author provides the readers with ideas on how to customize and adapt the model to the users’ environment.

A substantial part of this eBook covers a simple project using the methodology for a writing project, Write a Book Project.

The author covers the project from the idea statement and including the feasibility study, the project management plan, the project detailed plan, implementation, and project close out with lessons learned.

In 2004, SUKAD started as a training (educational) provider. Since that time, SUKAD has earned an outstanding reputation as a provider of quality and best value learning programs. In November 2012, SUKAD officially restructured with two divisions: SUKAD Learning and Development division and SUKAD Consultancy and Organizational Solutions division.

In June 2013, SUKAD launched our newest division, SUKAD Technology Solutions, which is still in the early stages of development. The intent of this division is to provide technical solutions and applications specific to project management thereby enabling our clients to enhance their efficiency in managing projects. The solutions we present here are related to The SUKAD Way™ for Managing Projects, particularly The Customizable and Adaptable Methodology for Managing Projects™ (CAM2P™).