Here are five really good reasons why it is a waste of time handing over to BAU. I am sure you have thought at least one of them, haven't you? Maybe it is worthwhile thinking again.

#Business As Usual #Project Management #Success #Business

Have you thought about engaging the teams that will work on your project delivery at the Concept phase of your project? What if you set up a formal agreement with them, a contract for delivery on time, on budget and to a set quality standard? New idea. Give it a go.

#Teamwork #Projects #Project Teams #Project Management

They disrupt your project by being complacent and not really engaging with either the team nor their work. Sure, it gets done, but in their own time and in a half-hearted manner. Here is some insight into why they act this way. It might help you turnaround the situation.

#Teamwork #Disruption #Business #Project Management

Power struggles on your project? Not helpful, are they? Here are some tips and ideas on how to manage them in order for you all to be heading in the same direction -> project delivery.

#Power Struggles #Teamwork #Business #Project Management #Leadership

Last week I talked about some people who could work on your project, this week I explore more roles and what to expect from them, including what to look out for.

#Project Team #Project Management #Teamwork #Business

What are the different roles on a project team? What their responsibilities? All roles might not be relevant for your project and if they are at least you will understand what that person should be doing for your project.

#Project Management #Teamwork #Business #Project Success

Do you create a risk for your project by not working with the right people to gain your project estimates? Do the skilled people give you estimates and you don't believe them, or use them? Let's talk about that.

#Risk Management #Projects #Project Management #Estimation

Your contingency fund is an emergency fund and should therefore only be used for emergencies. Let's talk contingency so you better understand it.

#Contingency #Project Management #Business

Are you gathering feedback from those involved in your Project? Feedback and evaluating where you are as a team, and as a project on a whole is a valuable way to ensure success. Don't gather feedback and it will contribute to you failing.

#Project Success #Project Failure #Project Management #Business

Forget Post Implementation Reviews (PIR's) I say, they are a complete waste of everyone's time. Unless you do these six things and understand a PIR's value, then it's different.

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