Send us a text Getting paid for what you do is a common problem in projects and projects led business both for the supplier (producer) and buyer (client). I use agreements as a tool for good not an obstruction and trip hazard. Always get one, just don't overcomplicate it. Works for me, could for you. In my latest series, series 4 of of Sitting in the corner looking pretty, I delve into some common issues and solutions to control costs and bust budgets and how I solve them. AN EVEN BETTER WA...
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Send us a text Getting paid for what you do is a common problem in projects and projects led business both for the supplier (producer) and buyer (client). I use agreements as a tool for good not an obstruction and trip hazard. Always get one, just don't overcomplicate it. Works for me, could for you. In my latest series, series 4 of of Sitting in the corner looking pretty, I delve into some common issues and solutions to control costs and bust budgets and how I solve them. AN EVEN BETTER WA...
Send us a text Getting paid for what you do is a common problem in projects and projects led business both for the supplier (producer) and buyer (client). I use agreements as a tool for good not an obstruction and trip hazard. Always get one, just don't overcomplicate it. Works for me, could for you. In my latest series, series 4 of of Sitting in the corner looking pretty, I delve into some common issues and solutions to control costs and bust budgets and how I solve them. AN EVEN BETTER WA...
Send us a text Series 4 is all about costs control and budget busting ......... ideas, thoughts, techniques and things you could do, to make you projects financially successful. Both as a user/client and supplier/producer. In this episode I look at how you can control costs through using the natural flow of a project to the projects and the businesses benefit. Its tempting to say that you should be on top of all elements of a project, but you don't and shouldn't. It hamper...
Send us a text Series 4 is all about costs control and budget busting ......... ideas, thoughts, techniques and things you could do, to make you projects financially successful. Both as a user/client and supplier/producer. In this episode I look at how you can implement cost control that works through one simple way. Implementing spending caps and control is an important part of cost control but can end up costing you more if done poorly. Join me as I explain why it happens and...
Send us a text Series 4 is all about costs control and budget busting ......... ideas, thoughts, techniques and things you could do, to make you projects financially successful. Both as a user/client and supplier/producer. In this episode I look at how you can control hours spent on a project. Extra time spent has the double trouble effect of costing more and extending the program. Its one of the most costly things for a project and a business. Join me as I explain...
Send us a text Series 4 is all about costs control and budget busting ......... ideas, thoughts, techniques and things you could do, to make you projects financially successful. Both as a user/client and supplier/producer. In this episode I look at how you can get a clear picture of the costs right from the start even if the scope and especially the detail is still to be developed. Join me as I explain why and how it works for me, maybe it could work for you. AN EVEN BETTER WAY ...
Send us a text Series 4 is all about costs control and budget busting ......... ideas, thoughts, techniques and things you could do, to make you projects financially successful. Both as a user/client and supplier/producer. In this episode I look at how to manage a budget from a lump sum. Something that happens a lot and has great opportunities but can also go horribly wrong and have serious consequences for the user or supplier. Join me as I explain why and how it works ...
Send us a text Series 4 is all about costs control and budget busting ......... ideas, thoughts, techniques and things you could do, to make you projects financially successful. Both as a user/client and supplier/producer. In this episode I look at the most important thing to control costs and budgets and dive a bit deeper into why and how. Join me for a brief explanation and examples and maybe it could work for you to. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJEC...
Send us a text Series 4 is all about costs control and budget busting ......... ideas, thoughts, techniques and things you could do, to make you projects financially successful. Both as a user/client and supplier/producer. In this episode I look at why financial result vary so much from project to project and what I think is the most important way to make them consistent. Join me as I explain why and how it works for me, maybe it could work for you. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED ...
Send us a text Estimating in projects .. it’s a minefield and no one thanks you if they are wrong, even though they are estimates. This week a technique that can help you get the more right that will benefit both the project and business. Tune in for a short session to explain PERT and how it can help elevate your projects and business. You won’t want to miss this explanation of an estimating technique that could help you be more consistent. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALU...
Send us a text Is this ultimate project monitoring technique worth your time and efforts? Discover the answer in this episode of "Sitting in the Corner Looking Pretty," I unravel the secrets behind this project management item as to how it could change your game for the better or be impossible to implement. Whether you're igniting your management career or trying to get ultimate vision of your project for the business, this episode promises to equip you with actionable insights that g...
Send us a text Is the standard quintessential project management technique really that essential or should you not bother. Discover the answer in this episode of "Sitting in the Corner Looking Pretty," I unravel the secrets behind this iconic project management item as to how it can be the bedrock for managing your projects and businesses to higher levels or consume wasted time and resource. Whether you're igniting your management career or fine-tuning your workflows, this episode pro...
Send us a text A bill of quantities has more benefits than you think and are nothing to be scared of. Find out this week how they can help you improve your project and business results either as a supplier or a user. Try it, use it, benefit from it. Many don’t! AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know...
Send us a text Series 3 continues with a technique that is more associated with the business but equally important to a project and can be a helpful way to manage them. Cash flows .... not just show you that you are cash positive (or negative) but also progress, issues and maybe more. On certain projects you can run them via a cash flow as the base information. Its a underused but extremely effective technique which could save you a lot of stress and frustration if used correctly. Try it,...
Send us a text Series 3 continues with a communication technique that will make everyone's life better. SMART or specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound. Is an extremely effective communication technique. It is simple ensuring that your requests for information and instructions meet all those criteria. In ensuring that they do, you will make the information you get back better, allow the other parties to supply the correct information with less effort. Ensuring val...
Send us a text This new series continues with a technique that can help you make decisions better and give leaders more time back. You may not think of this as a technique but it is openly documenting those internalised thoughts that dictate how you make a decision so you don't have to make that decision. Value setting is a way of documenting what you want to get out of a project, for the business and allwoing others to understand and make decisons based on what is really required. No...
Send us a text This new series continues with a technique that is obvious but not used enough. An agreement. You may not think of this as a technique becuase its so obvious, but it is a powerful technique to allow control and clarity, enabling projects to progress more efficently. An agreement is something that is documented that indicates what work will be done within what parameters and for what benefits. It sets the parameters and expectations between two parties allowing for a cle...
Send us a text This new series continues with a technique that is might not tell you what you want but is invaluable in knowing and finding out what is possible. A work break down structure. A work break down structure gives you answers and helps you find solution. It can give your project clarity and your business reassurance. It really can be a magic wand. The series explores simples techniques that can be implemented to help your project and business be more efficient a...
Send us a text This new series starts with a technique that is often missed and could save you frustration and costs if used in a collaborative, measurable manner that it can be. A scope of works defines what is to be done and why so that all parties get clarity and achievable direction. The series explores simples techniques that can be implemented to help your project and business be more efficient and profitable adding more value to what you do. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VAL...
Send us a text Do you ever find that you end up doing things yourself or the things you do to help don’t make things better! It’s not your fault but here’s a way to reduce the likelihood of these things happening on your project and in your business. Getting you even better results and outcomes. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project ...
Send us a text This episode I talk about bias and at a high level, how it can affect your project and business and stop them being the best they can. Plus some simple ways just to check you aren’t loosing out. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com
Send us a text Getting paid for what you do is a common problem in projects and projects led business both for the supplier (producer) and buyer (client). I use agreements as a tool for good not an obstruction and trip hazard. Always get one, just don't overcomplicate it. Works for me, could for you. In my latest series, series 4 of of Sitting in the corner looking pretty, I delve into some common issues and solutions to control costs and bust budgets and how I solve them. AN EVEN BETTER WA...
