Client or Contractor Track Record
When preparing a tender, signing a contract, or making a purchase order, be careful to check a potential client’s or contractor’s track record. They may be a known litigator. Your …
Scope Creep
Be careful of scope creep. Scope creep is where small additions or changes add up to contribute a larger and larger change in the scope of the project, often affecting …
Check Standards for Pipes
Check the standards you are supposed to adhere to in your project for the pipes. Remember that imported equipment might come with different flange drilling than what your pipe flanges …
Clear Specifications
An important lesson I have learned if you are on the design side of the project. Make the specifications clear. Unclear or contradictory specifications just end up leading to having …
Document All Client Communication
The title says it all. Document all communication with your client (and with suppliers and contractors). Even with friendly or familiar clients. Client’s project manager may change, so verbal agreements …
Document all Changes, Variations, and Agreements
Document all changes, variations, agreements etc. If it is done verbally, put it in writing and send to the person involved. Make sure the client / stakeholder is sent this …
Introduction
Welcome to My Project Management Lessons. Here I will share with you some of the lessons I have learned in my time working in project management. It will be a …