Good Document System
If you have control of the system at the start of a project, make sure the project (or even at the program level, project office level, or company level) uses …
Planning
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 …
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 …
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 …
Unreasonable Project And Construction Schedules
If you believe a schedule required by the client is unreasonable, you should document your reasons for believing so, and inform the client of those concerns in writing. If the …
List Assumptions in the Project Work Plan
Make sure your team has a comprehensive project work plan. This should show details of design assumptions
Extra Budget for Complicated Design
If the project you are tendering is going to have complicated design or a design that is unusual or new to your company or industry then make sure you allow …
Risk Analysis
Do a proper risk analysis before bidding for and accepting a project. Be especially aware of “first of its kind” projects for yourself, your company, or your industry (industry level …