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.
Project teams are only temporary, so I don’t worry too much about personalities. I select team members based on the technical skills I need.
At the start of a project, I formally outline what, why, who, how, and when with a Project Initiation Document – so everyone can understand how the elements of the project fit together.
I consider a variety of cost alternatives when developing my original project budget plan.
I outline clear expectations for the project team, and I manage their individual and collective performance as part of the overall project evaluation process.