Best Value Approach
Dean Kashiwagi, Ph.D., P.E.
Jacob Kashiwagi, Ph.D.
Course Overview
Objective
Help students be happy
Methodology
Teach students how to accurately observe
reality by eliminating the need for details
and memorization by using logic and
simplicity
Instructors
• Dean T. Kashiwagi, Ph.D., P.E.
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Director of the PBSRG
US Air Force (14 years) - Design/Project Engineer, Project Manager, Educator,
and Researcher
ASU Professor (1992)
Married with 8 children
Accomplished author (108 journal articles/conference papers and 11 books)
Accomplished researcher ($5.5 Million)
• Jacob Kashiwagi, Ph.D.
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Program Manager PBSRG
Published papers: 18
Assisted clients in the procurement of $200 Million in construction and services
Author of the No-Influence leadership model
Class Requirements and Objectives
• Objectives
– Increase your understanding of Best Value
practices
– Do something of significance
– Decrease stress and worry that comes from dealing
with people.
• Requirements:
– Do something
– Do it well
Research Effort Supporting Class
(Performance Based Studies Research Group)
• 1800+ projects and services delivered
• $6.4B Construction services
• 98% customer satisfaction
• $15.9M Research Funding Generated
• 112+ Clients [Public and Private]
• 43 Arizona State University Licenses
• 384+ Papers Published
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International Efforts
Finland
BVP is being proposed as a part of
risk/project management
University of Alberta
United States65 clients
WSCA, NASPO
Netherlands
Most successful implementation of BVP
outside of United States
Visionaries: Scenter, Rikswaterstaat, NEVI
Largest test: $1B
Brunsfield
Complete Supply Chain
implementation of best
value PIPS
CIB Network
PBSRG Network
PMForum Network
Fulbright ScholarshipUniversity of Botswana
PIPS tests
RMIT
Teaching IMT
PBSRG platform
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Student Guidelines
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Don’t worry about your grade
Do all the work
Get the book and use it
Don’t spend a lot of time on work
There are no rules
Get to know your classmates
Class Objectives
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Identify what firms find most valuable
Deliver a dominant research report
Don’t think, just observe
Identify, prioritize, and minimize risk
Understand value
Measure value continuously
Manage change
Align resources
Use best value practices
Theoretical Research Concepts
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Information Measurement Theory (IMT)
Kashiwagi Solution Model (KSM)
Who Is On My Molecule (WIOMM)
Best Value Approach
Logical Principles that underlay the
BV Approach
• Information Measurement Theory concepts:
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All events are predictable
All people are predictable
Randomness does not exist
Minimizing thinking
Minimizing decision making
Increasing efficiency
Increasing accountability
Learning best business practices from other industries
Leadership versus management
Obstacles to performance in the current construction industry is client
management, direction, and control
Texts and Recommended Reading
Mandatory texts (available via your professor):
• Kashiwagi, D. (2015). Information Measurement Theory. KSM Inc,
Kashiwagi, D. (2015). Best Value Approach. KSM Inc
Recommended Reading:
• Allen, J. (2008). As a man thinketh. New York, NY: JMW Group.
(Free online: http://jamesallen.wwwhubs.com/think.htm)
• Kabat-Zinn, J. (1994). Wherever you go, there you are: Mindfulness
meditation in everyday life. New York, NY: Author.
• Deming, W. E. (1982). Out of the Crisis .
Standard Assignments
• Web Assignments
– Apply IMT concepts in some manner (article review, books, movies,
journal entries, discussion points, etc.)
• Activity Sheets
– Lessons have activity sheets that relate to the current topic. Activity
sheets are to be filled out and emailed through the course website.
• Quizzes/Midterm/Final
– Students are assessed on overall understanding of topics discussed in
the class.
• All documents are to be filled out and emailed to
[email protected]
Final Papers
• Pick any topic of your choosing
• Formatting requirements in Deductive
Logic Assignments document
• Should be concise and dominant
Possible Paper Topics
Control
Predictability
Genetics/Cloning
Leadership/Management
Iraq
President Bush/Clinton
Government bureaucracy
Price based environments
Minimum standards
Sports stars predictability
Health/eating/exercise
relationship
• CEOs, leaders, managers
• Best value
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• Quantum mechanics/Hisenberg
Uncertainty principle
• Chance/randomness
• Impact of money on people
• People’s culture
• Decision making
• Manufacturing based on cost vs
value/quality
• Gambling
• Wars
• Medicine and performance
• Litigation
• Construction delivery system
problems
Final 5 Minute Presentations
• Video recorded or voice over
• Make main points very clear
• Presentation should be professional (Name, Title, Date,
Spelling, Work Cited, etc.)
• Must cite / reference all work
• Avoid paragraphs or long sentences. Bullet all major
points.
• Upload to YouTube and send link to Class TA with Final
Paper
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Final Presentation Outline
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Intro
Problem
Proposal
Methodology
Research
Conclusion
Recommendations
Grading
Criteria
Weight
Midterm
Final Report and Presentation
Final Exam
Activities & Quizzes
Homework Assignments
25%
25%
25%
15%
10%
Grading Scale
A = 90% to 100%
B = 80% to 89%
C = 70% to 79%
D = 60% to 69%
E = 0% to 59%
Leadership Support Effort
KSMLeadership.com
• Created by ASU Leadership organization
• Sponsored by PBSRG
• Post dominant class work
• Post current events
• View other student’s work
KSMLeadership.com
Student supported website
KSMLeadership.com
Main Points
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Objective is to give students a variety of
options.
Each student should produce at least one
dominant assignment.
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ABOUT | PARTNERSHIP | CLASSES | ARCHIVE | NEWS | CONCEPTS | BLOG |
Main Points
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Includes basic information about LSA.
Organization is sponsored by PBSRG.
Alignment Leadership Platform designed for
student and professional development.
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Website Applications
• Learn/review class concepts.
• Submit class assignments to be published.
• Create & Share your story by blogging.
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ABOUT | PARTNERSHIP | CLASSES | ARCHIVE | NEWS | CONCEPTS | BLOG |
Main Points
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Includes basic membership information.
Students can create professional profiles.
Students can view current student projects
& Professional job/internship opportunities.
Learn about follow-on Project Management
Course.
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ABOUT | PARTNERSHIP | CLASSES | ARCHIVE | NEWS | CONCEPTS | BLOG |
Main Points
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Includes basic class information.
Students can view their class TA, peer
biographies, and final presentations from current
and past classes.
Provides examples of dominant student work.
SUMMARY
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ABOUT | PARTNERSHIP | CLASSES | ARCHIVE | NEWS | CONCEPTS | BLOG |
Main Points
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Includes major topics.
Database of all written material on each major topic.
Simple layout for viewing material.
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ABOUT | PARTNERSHIP | CLASSES | ARCHIVE | NEWS | CONCEPTS | BLOG |
Main Points
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Highlights “top stories in the world” written by
students.
Students can submit their own article summaries and
comment on others.
Students can use this for homework or reference for
other courses.
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ABOUT | PARTNERSHIP | CLASSES | ARCHIVE | NEWS | CONCEPTS | BLOG |
Main Points
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Includes an overview of numerous IMT concepts.
Students can use concept overviews as a resource
to prepare for class, tests, quizzes, and papers.
Students can ask questions, challenge the logic, or
simply raise good points in the comment section.
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ABOUT | PARTNERSHIP | CLASSES | ARCHIVE | NEWS | CONCEPTS | BLOG |
Main Points
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Personal applications of IMT.
Students can share their story and view or
comment on others.
Students can subscribe to receive updates on new
posts.
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Article Homework Example
ABOUT | PARTNERSHIP | CLASSES | ARCHIVE | NEWS | CONCEPTS | BLOG |
Main Points
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Find interesting article that can relate to IMT.
Write a summary of article.
Explain simply the IMT perspective on the
article.
Document all sources.
Submit to [email protected] for posting
approval.
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Video Homework Example
ABOUT | PARTNERSHIP | CLASSES | ARCHIVE | NEWS | CONCEPTS | BLOG |
Main Points
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Identify a simple topic.
Produce a personal reflection or interview a
professional or another student.
Write up a simple IMT explanation.
Submit to [email protected] for posting
approval.
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Presentation Example
ABOUT | PARTNERSHIP | CLASSES | ARCHIVE | NEWS | CONCEPTS | BLOG |
Main Points
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Find topic that is interesting, and identify
IMT perspective.
Topic can align with class or job.
Includes a PowerPoint presentation.
Presentations are 5 minutes and recorded.
Document all sources.
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Blog Homework Example
ABOUT | PARTNERSHIP | CLASSES | ARCHIVE | NEWS | CONCEPTS | BLOG |
Main Points
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Purpose of blog is to be non-technical.
Platform for sharing your personal stories.
Help other people see life perspectives
through your personal lens.
Submit posts to editor anytime.
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Posting Work to Website
1. Your TA will recommend that you submit
your assignment online.
2. Go to KSMLeadership.com and click on
“Submit a Post” make sure to include
your email in your post.
3. If LSA accepts your submission, you will
receive an email within two weeks.