Know The Acronyms
When starting at a job / project get to know the main acronyms for your work. E.g. IFC – Issued for Construction WAE – Work as Executed Make a list …
Year: 2009
Pipe Sizes
If you are in the water industry or an industry that deals with pipes, valves, or pumps then make sure you have a copy of the pipe sizes available, internal …
Easy to Find Forms and Templates
Make project management templates easy to find. A good system for searching and finding project management templates saves a lot of time and money.
PMI Compendium of Project Management Practices
Join PMI (Project Management Institute) and use the PMI Compendium of Project Management Practices This is a good guide for new project managers or PM’s in an organisation without a …
Submit Deliverables Before Invoicing
Submit deliverables to the client (if that is required) before invoicing them. Don’t make the mistake of not submitting deliverables, as it will delay payment.
Get Help When You Don’t Have the Expertise
Recognize when you or your team don’t have the expertise to accomplish something and get help. This could be either within the company or from outside experts. Check with internal …
Importance of Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) are important. Make sure QA plans are put together and submitted properly. Make sure internal audits are done to be sure the project …
Turn Potential Enemies into Allies
For controversial or difficult projects, turn potential enemies into allies by including them in the project team. They may come up with better ideas to get the project done, and …
Paperwork in Big Companies
Remember that the larger the organisation you work in, the longer it will take to get paperwork processed. This is not always the case, but extra time needs to be …
Treat Restarted Projects as New Projects
If a partly completed project is put on hold (deferred project) by the client, when it is restarted it should be treated as a new project. This includes reviewing and …