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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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