10 Ways to Anger Your Project Manager
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Always take a picture of your whiteboard at the end of each day to prevent loss of critical project information.
Address 'as per my last email' with a phone call to de-escalate tension and clarify misunderstandings immediately.
Ensure your proposals are explicitly incorporated into your contracts to avoid scope disputes down the line.
Prioritize using the most current plan revisions and consistently update revision marks to prevent costly errors and confusion.
Avoid the phrase 'they'll work it out on site' and thoroughly plan solutions to prevent improvisation and potential rework.
Be mindful of the 'I've been doing this for 40 years' mentality; respect experience, but also seek reasoned explanations and current best practices.
If you're leading a meeting, consider the value of each attendee's time by getting those with minimal contributions in and out quickly.
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