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
Why You Need a Single Decision Maker in Client Communication
Keep good control of client communication. Ensure all important communications are between the project manager and the client project manager, especially for cost, schedule and scope decisions.
Be Visible – Use Project Status Reports to Increase Your Job Security and Promotion Prospects
Good, regular project status reports are a very important way to ensure you and your projects are noticed. If you regularly make project status reports for all your projects, you will get noticed and be more likely to keep your job and get promoted.
Why Good Project Management Software is a Better Project Forecasting Tool than a Spreadsheet
A good project management software is far better than managing projects with spreadsheets. It will save you time and stress and our project should run more smoothly, cost less money, and meet schedule more reliably.
Save Project Time – Use Full Names on Project Records
Meeting attendance and project document approval records are important. Ensure you get the full name (not just initials) on project records. This will help you identify those people later and will save time when trying to get further information from them.