Know the Scope of Your Project
Know the scope of your contract. Read it often. As a project manager it rules your role on that project. Make sure you clarify the scope with all stakeholders to …
Clear Duties in Contract
Make strong, clear language in the contract documents so that your company’s duties are very clear. This avoids problems later on in the project. By making the duties clear (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
Errors and Omissions
Don’t admit to errors or omissions until you consult with a proper internal team (managers, project director, financial, legal). If you are admitting an error, make sure it is actually …
Low Bids by Contractors
Be wary of low bids by contractors. Get a number of bids. Compare and check why a low bid is so low. If a low bid is accepted, be especially …
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 …
Keep impeccable documentation
It is important in a project to keep very good documentation. It should be complete, organised, and easy to search (not unorganised folders on lots of team members desks where …
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 …
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 …