Why You Should Get Rid of Multiple Timesheets
Multiple timesheets waste project staff time and project management time. Automate the transfer of timesheet data wherever possible, to save time, costs and increase staff satisfaction.
Human Resources
5 Reasons Why Clear Project Roles and Responsibilities are Important
Projects often fail because the project team members are not clear on their roles and responsibilities. Make sure your project team members know what they are supposed to do with defined roles, clear role descriptions and briefs of what they should be doing.
Time Forecasting System
A good timesheet and labour forecasting system should make the task of budget forecasting much more efficient and accurate, saving time and money.
Get IT Systems Right When Out of the Office
It is important to get the setup of all the IT systems correct early in a project. For example. If you have a team placed in a client office to …
Only Have One Project Manager
The Project Manager should manage the client, risks, and resources, and delegate most other tasks to others, those others should not also be a project manager on the project. Multiple …
Get Clear Directions on Organizational Priorities
Most companies or organizations have multiple projects all pulling at resources to achieve their goals. It is important that the program or projects manager be aware of what each projects …
Specialist Expertise
Identify the specialist expertise you will need for the project as early as possible. This could include designers of specialised equipment or processes that are not normally done by your …
Make Good Use of Calendar Time Scheduling
Microsoft Outlook or similar programs allow you to send meeting requests to people. This is a quick and effective way for meetings to be set without wasting time calling around …
Reward System for Ideas
Some companies have idea boxes or systems for employees to share their ideas for improving an organisation or project. Yet they can often find it difficult to get people to …
Don’t Micromanage
A project manager should back off from the technical side of a project. Leave that for the people in those positions. Don’t interfere in the process (methodology) that people use …