1 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.
2 When I choose suppliers, I base my decision on their ability to deliver on time as well as on price.
3 I prepare a specific timeline and sequence of activities, and I use this schedule to manage the overall project to ensure its timely completion.
4 When a project begins, I work with its sponsor to negotiate and agree specific deliverables.
5 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.
6 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.
7 I consider a variety of cost alternatives when developing my original project budget plan.
8 I outline clear expectations for the project team, and I manage their individual and collective performance as part of the overall project evaluation process.
9 When a project gets behind schedule, I work with my team to find a solution rather than assign blame.
10 I identify as many potential project risks as I can, and I develop a plan to manage or minimize each one of them, large or small.
11 Because projects involve so many variables that change so often, I let the plan d