The document discusses seeking the unusual in project management to improve efficiency and efficacy. It examines the usual suspects that can impact a project - the client, project scope, contracts/funding, and communications. It also looks at how the project, manager, or company may influence a project. The document proposes an unusual 5-minute manager approach: 1) Survey the project landscape to detect irregularities, 2) Define causes stemming from the client, project, or manager, and 3) Take action to fix issues, provide education, improve processes, or accept the situation.
8. The Client PROJECT SCOPE Are they easy to define or track? CONTRACTS & FUNDING Are they quick to turn or long to burn?
9. The Client PROJECT SCOPE Are they easy to define or track? CONTRACTS & FUNDING Are they quick to turn or long to burn? COMMUNICATIONS Is it easy or painful?