Effective Project Review Meetings

Project execution is the #1 priority for contractors.

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April 10, 2018 1 minute read
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Effective project review meetings are the #1 control mechanism for ensuring projects stay on-track.

Leadership Tools: Effective Project Review Meetings.

Minimum prerequisites:

  • Accurate and timely cost reporting including committed costs and all indirect costs in alignment with the way the project was estimated.  
  • Updated project schedule.
  • Structured jobsite walk to ensure physical percent complete is accurate.

Critical behaviors:  

  • Open communication across the whole project team, operations management and financial management.  
  • Love of troubleshooting looking for the root causes of problems as well as opportunities for improvement.  
  • Rigorous and structured questioning to ensure a thorough review.
  • Zero defensiveness from anyone knowing that the rigorous review process protects the company.

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