What is Most Critical
Find out what is most critical for a particular project – Time, Quality, or Cost For example, a sports event launch is not time negotiable. It must be on time, …
Cost
Look at the Big Picture
Spend a few moments to consider where your project fits in with the business. Tiny extra costs may not be worth the time or effort to try to reduce. You …
Organise Priorities
It is the responsibility of the project manager to organise priorities for the team members. You should provide direction on what is the most important task. You should settle conflicts …
Order More than Required
When ordering lots of smaller items (e.g. 50 x 40mm PVC ball valves) it is a good idea to order 5 to 10 percent more than required. This allows for …
Graffiti Problems
If your project site has potential graffiti problems (or has problems) consider hiring some street artists to paint murals on those walls with graffiti problems. When painted well, graffiti is …
Cover your project risks
Make sure to consider and allow for project commercial risks: Protect yourself with insurance Make risk plans (for specific risks) Evaluate possible risks (rate them) Work out likely percentages (probabilities) …
Allow for Rework and Failure
Allow for rework and failure in budget costs and time. In my opinion, you should allow 3-5% of the total project value to cover this. This will vary based on …
Submit Expense Claims Promptly to Keep Project Costs Accurate
Late expense claims and incorrectly booked hours can hide a project overspend. Set clear submission deadlines and check missing costs before relying on your reports.
Timesheet Cost Codes
Timesheet cost codes for staff are very important. Clarify with all project team members what cost codes they should book their time to.
Reliable Network
Good reliable internal and external network connections are important. As an organisation, project office or program office, it is important that both internal and external networks work well. It costs …