What Does Quality Mean?
Remember that for a project, quality means compliance with the scope and specifications. Doing what is required. It does not mean you have to deliver a better product than is …
Using the Word “Float”
Using the Word Float It is a good idea to avoid using the word “float” in a schedule or cost report to a client. Instead you could use phrases such …
Schedule a Project Logically
Don’t schedule backwards from the end date. Program the project logically. Do it forwards then adjust to fit for time. If you do it backwards, you aren’t planning the project, …
Watch External Dependencies
Keep a careful watch on external dependencies. External things such as deliveries, contracts, and approvals that could delay your project if late. They may not be your direct responsibility and …
Give Ownership to Stakeholders
To increase stakeholder acceptance of a project give them ownership. Do this by letting them choose delivery dates so that they will then support those dates. For example, ask the …
Check the Status of the Supplier
Before the final signing of a contract with a supplier or contractor, review their status to make sure they are still capable of delivering as originally discussed. They may have …
Outdated Specifications
If a specification is older than 5 years, it is probably outdated or inaccurate. If you are reusing specifications from old projects or tenders, make sure you check that the …
Know Why the Project Was Initiated
Find out why a project was started. Some reasons could be different to just business as usual, and these may affect the priority on time, cost, or quality Was it …
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 …
Scan Large Specifications
When reading a large specification, to avoid inducing sleep, scan it by key words. If possible, when given a specification by a client, get the it in electronic form. This …