I communicate what needs to be done by what deadline, and expect the people to whom I assign the work to be responsible for breaking down the work packages into smaller and more manageable pieces.
When I choose suppliers, I base my decision on their ability to deliver on time as well as on price.
I prepare a specific timeline and sequence of activities, and I use this schedule to manage the overall project to ensure its timely completion.
When a project begins, I work with its sponsor to negotiate and agree specific deliverables.
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