About Us
Publications
Managing the Dynamics of Projects and Changes at Fluor
2009-2010 Global Winner of Best Modeling Application in the
World. Pioneers in application of simulation modeling to
design and construction projects and programs. Inventor of
“The Rework Cycle” representation of project dynamics and
author of the original and most widely used model of large
complex projects.
The Rework Cycle
Explaining the basic structure and phenomena of rework that
drive project performance. Grand Prize Winner of a global
Thought Leadership Award competition. Published in Project
Management Journal, PMNet, and re-published as a “best”
article in Engineering Management Journal.
Naval Shipbuilding-A Claim Settled and a Framework
Built
Introducing the first major application of simulation modeling
to project cost diagnosis. A multi-hundred million dollar
contract dispute was resolved based on the simulation analysis
results, and the model here became the basis for an entire field
of analysis.
The $2000 Hour
Describing the dynamic effects of different productivity and
rework influences, such as how the use of overtime may
dramatically increase costs. Published in Project Management
Journal, this became one of the most highly requested reprints
ever at the Project Management Institute.
The Wiley Guide to Managing Projects-Project
Changes…Reporting the results of an industry-wide survey
of project change management practices, this book has been
distributed to thousands of managers as a definitive guide to
management of changes’ secondary impacts
Managing the Dynamics of Projects and Changes at Fluor
2009-2010 Global Winner of Best Modeling Application in the
World. Pioneers in application of simulation modeling to
design and construction projects and programs. Inventor of
“The Rework Cycle” representation of project dynamics and
author of the original and most widely used model of large
complex projects.
The Rework Cycle
Explaining the basic structure and phenomena of rework that
drive project performance. Grand Prize Winner of a global
Thought Leadership Award competition. Published in Project
Management Journal, PMNet, and re-published as a “best”
article in Engineering Management Journal.
Naval Shipbuilding-A Claim Settled and a Framework
Built
Introducing the first major application of simulation modeling
to project cost diagnosis. A multi-hundred million dollar
contract dispute was resolved based on the simulation analysis
results, and the model here became the basis for an entire field
of analysis.
The $2000 Hour
Describing the dynamic effects of different productivity and
rework influences, such as how the use of overtime may
dramatically increase costs. Published in Project Management
Journal, this became one of the most highly requested reprints
ever at the Project Management Institute.
The Wiley Guide to Managing Projects-Project
Changes…Reporting the results of an industry-wide survey
of project change management practices, this book has been
distributed to thousands of managers as a definitive guide to
management of changes’ secondary impacts
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Kenneth G. Cooper
Kenneth Cooper, Managing Director
Kenneth Cooper Associates LLC
Mr. Cooper is the Managing Director of
Cooper Associates, a management
consulting firm based in Milford, NH (USA).
He has directed over 200 model-based
consulting engagements for corporate and
government clients, and has published
extensively on the business use of
simulation modeling. He pioneered the use
of system dynamics in project
management. His clients have included
senior executives of Fluor Corporation,
Raytheon, MasterCard, Northrop
Grumman, Ford, IBM and more. An
international panel of judges for the System
Dynamics Society selected Ken’s recent
work as 1st place winner of the prestigious
Applications Award for 2009-2010,
designating the work as the best modeling
application in the world.
He is the original author of the project
simulation model used in the Change
Impact Assessment system, a model which
has been used on hundreds of commercial
and defense projects, and is the basis for
an entire field of work in companies and
universities worldwide. ECRI designated
this tool as best change impact
management practice in the industry.
Prior to founding Cooper Associates, Ken
led development of the system dynamics-
based consulting firm Pugh-Roberts
Associates (President, and PA Consulting,
Managing Partner), responsible for all
aspects of business performance. He led
consulting assignments for senior clients in
telecoms, banking, bioscience,
automobiles, computers, aerospace,
defense, shipbuilding and more.
He holds a BS from MIT (1972) and an MA
from Boston University (1975).
Kenneth Cooper, Managing Director
Kenneth Cooper Associates LLC
Mr. Cooper is the Managing Director of
Cooper Associates, a management
consulting firm based in Milford, NH (USA).
He has directed over 200 model-based
consulting engagements for corporate and
government clients, and has published
extensively on the business use of
simulation modeling. He pioneered the use
of system dynamics in project
management. His clients have included
senior executives of Fluor Corporation,
Raytheon, MasterCard, Northrop
Grumman, Ford, IBM and more. An
international panel of judges for the System
Dynamics Society selected Ken’s recent
work as 1st place winner of the prestigious
Applications Award for 2009-2010,
designating the work as the best modeling
application in the world.
He is the original author of the project
simulation model used in the Change
Impact Assessment system, a model which
has been used on hundreds of commercial
and defense projects, and is the basis for
an entire field of work in companies and
universities worldwide. ECRI designated
this tool as best change impact
management practice in the industry.
Prior to founding Cooper Associates, Ken
led development of the system dynamics-
based consulting firm Pugh-Roberts
Associates (President, and PA Consulting,
Managing Partner), responsible for all
aspects of business performance. He led
consulting assignments for senior clients in
telecoms, banking, bioscience,
automobiles, computers, aerospace,
defense, shipbuilding and more.
He holds a BS from MIT (1972) and an MA
from Boston University (1975).
class professionals, Cooper Associates works with clients to improve business and large project performance, through advanced simulation modeling and "what if" analyses. |
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