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10 Ways to Anger Your Project Manager

⏱️ 41:58 🎀 Tyler Campbell, Eddie Campbell
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10 Ways to Anger Your Project Manager
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  • 0:29
    Five Words or Less
    The hosts introduce the episode's central theme: making a project manager fly off the handle in five words or less.
  • 1:28
    Whiteboard Woes
    The hosts discuss the horror of cleaners erasing a project manager's whiteboard, likening it to a vital extension of their brain.
  • 13:06
    Per My Last Email
    They delve into the common and irritating phrase "as per my last email," highlighting its passive-aggressive nature and suggesting it as a trigger for immediate phone calls.
  • 21:29
    Rev 16 is Issued
    The hosts discuss the frustration of constant design revisions, particularly "Rev 16 is being issued tomorrow," and how it triggers anxiety for project managers.
  • 28:13
    Excluded From Proposal
    They explore the challenge of hearing "that is excluded from my proposal," emphasizing the importance of clear contracts and scope definition.
  • 30:27
    OSHA's Arrival
    The discussion turns to the immediate panic caused by "why is the OSHA truck outside?" and an anecdote about confusing OSHA for a person's name.
  • 37:25
    You Lost Your Slot
    Eddie shares a personal pet peeve: when a project's delays lead to a subcontractor hearing "you lost your slot" in the schedule.
  • 43:36
    The 40-Year Experience
    The hosts talk about the "I've been doing this for 40 years" trump card, and how it's used to assert authority rather than provide reasoning.
  • 45:36
    Permits Were Never Obtained
    Tyler highlights his favorite submission: "the permits were never obtained," noting the disbelief and real-world occurrences of such a critical oversight.
  • 49:43
    Crafting During Meetings
    They share a listener's confession about a project manager who painted Warhammer figures during excessively long and unproductive meetings as a form of protest.

Speakers

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Tyler Campbell
Host
E
Eddie Campbell
Host

Key Takeaways

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Always photograph your whiteboard daily to preserve crucial project information, as it can be easily erased or lost.

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When facing a "per my last email" situation, prioritize a phone call to de-escalate tension and resolve issues more effectively than email chains.

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Before awarding a contract, meticulously compare bids to ensure all necessary scope is included, as lower bids might exclude critical components.

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Regularly check and confirm the most current plan revisions with all project stakeholders to avoid working with outdated information.

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If you're a drafter, consistently update revision marks on drawings for every change, no matter how small, to prevent widespread confusion.

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Be mindful of time and opportunity costs when scheduling meetings; keep them concise, focused, and ensure all attendees are genuinely necessary.

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If leading a meeting, consider allowing those with minimal input to speak first and be excused, demonstrating consideration and efficiency.

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