Neat Writing
Encourage and discipline your team members to use neat writing when making notes on drawings or things which others must read or refer to. Messy or illegible writing slows the …
Project Organisation Chart
Be sure to make a project organisation chart. Helps with assigning responsibilities Helps new team members identify the roles of the rest of the team and who to talk to …
How to Improve the Collection of Project Expense Receipts
Automation of the collection of project expense receipts is a key element in improving project efficiency.
Implement a receipt scanning system in your company finance software or project management software.
Know Team Member’s Names
Find a way for everyone in your project team to get to know each other’s names and each other’s roles. This will help the team to work better together, and …
Clarify Terms and Conditions
Clarify the terms and conditions with the new project manager. If the client changes during a project (or the client project manager changes), then you as the project manager should …
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 …
Is Urgent Really Urgent? Is it Really an Urgent Request?
Urgent requests are not always good. Be specific in your requests. Instead of using the word “urgent”, state the required due date and time, along with what is required. This will lead to better and more timely responses to your requests.
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 …
Scope Creep
Scope creep is sneaky and costly. Learn how to spot it early, manage it firmly, and keep your project from going walkabout with these proven field strategies.
Why favouritism is bad for your project
Don’t treat your project team with favouritism. Be fair and even with all your project team.
Use job performance related metrics rather than personal preferences when allocating roles, tasks and rewards