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.
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Approval Time Limit
Make sure that the contract specifies the length of time allowed for approvals or decisions. When drawings or documents are sent to the client for approval, you need to know …
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.
Automate Project Management Where Possible
Automate as many project management tasks as possible, especially reporting related tasks. A good database driven system is essential for this, especially one of the many online or self hosted project management software tools.
Evidence for Late Completion
Problem: If not properly managed, some projects you are managing will end up being completed late. Even though there may be legitimate reasons for this, it is your responsibility as …
Specify the Due Date
When submitting any document for review (such as a design, invoice for payment, report, etc.), specify the date a response is due (perhaps 10 business days). For contractual related items …
Organise Design Carefully
When doing a project that requires design, you should plan the time required for design carefully and allow adequate time for the design to be completed. You should also write …
Increase Efficiency In the Office
In an office dedicated to your project, seek ways to improve efficiency, and don’t allow “green” or “efficiency” measures to actually decrease efficiency. For example, I have seen many offices …
Start Meetings On time
Starting meetings on time and finishing on time creates in the team a sense of organisation and planning. If meetings constantly start late, people will turn up later and later. …
Time Charge Codes
Send time charge codes with meeting and function invitations. If you send an invite/schedule booking to team members for a meeting, staff function, training etc, you should send the time …