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May 2022
5m 29s

Forensic Planning: Using Project Managem...

RICARDO VIANA VARGAS
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In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about Forensic Planning, explaining that this is an area of ​​Project Management widely used for claims, litigation, and lawsuits. Often in capital projects or large projects, delays and other types of disruption happen when parties disagree on which side is responsible. This type of work attempts to assess and support ... Show More
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