Lessons Learned In Project Management - My Project Management Lessons

Why You Should Get Rid of Multiple Timesheets

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Multiple timesheets waste project staff time and project management time. Automate the transfer of timesheet data wherever possible, to save time, costs and increase staff satisfaction.

Manage with contracts to improve your project success. Define scope and roles clearly. Putting a lot of the project work out to contract is one way, with the benefit of being able to control the schedule and cost by applying contract terms. Or contract internally.

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Projects often fail because the project team members are not clear on their roles and responsibilities. Make sure your project team members know what they are supposed to do with defined roles, clear role descriptions and briefs of what they should be doing.

Make sure your company has a good system for storing and listing past projects. It must be easy to use and be available to all staff. It must also provide all the key information that future projects need.

Inspection and verification of construction works is important. Ensure the inspector is independent and readily available for witnessing of works.

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Ensure your request for offer and also your offer documents list a single contact person for contacting for further details or clarifications.

Do safety in design properly. Ensure your project and company have well developed systems to ensure it is done properly. Document your safety in design checks properly.

Install safety or security fences around physical works areas. Do a safety risk assessment to determine the type of fence required. Allow enough budget.

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You must allow time and budget to do safety in design. This will reduce the structure’s safety risk and your, your designer and your companies legal risk.