Never Lodge a Development Approval Before Doing This
Before lodging your development approval, it’s imperative that you sit down with sales and marketing professionals to seek marketing feedback on the product. You need to talk about the product you’re thinking about bringing to the market so that you can get some independent feedback. For example, if your project includes 40% one and 60% […]
The Different Types of Sales and Marketing Team
Having a good understanding of the different types of sales and marketing teams is key to the success of any project. Having an agent who brings value and buyers to your project is important. They have many strategies to do this including: Established networks and database Channel Markets. Access to prequalified buyers locally, interstate and […]
The Seven Keys to a Successful Project
Earlier in my career as I started to get more project experience, I noticed some projects were really enjoyable to work on and everyone seemed to get along. Generally speaking, these projects performed better financially, with less additional costs and time delays. They were fun to be part of. But other projects were really difficult. […]
Clear Signs Your Project is Blocked
A blocked project is one that’s not performing, is late, over budget. It’s the last thing you need. There are clear signs and symptoms that your project is blocked. Here’s what to look out for so you can get things back on track and under control: 1. A heavy feeling. You know what I’m talking about! You don’t […]
Stepping into a Project Part Way Through
It’s never easy coming into a project when it’s already underway because there are normally two reasons why a project manager is being engaged late on a project: 1. Taking over from an existing project manager. 2. The role of project manager was underestimated and there’s a backlog of issues and challenges that are unresolved. […]
How to Build Your Confidence as a Project Manager
One of the main distinguishing factors from project managers who work on small vs large projects is their confidence level. The fastest way to progress in your career as a project manager is through building your confidence levels. The more confidence you have, the more you progress to work on bigger and more exciting projects, […]
Replacing a Builder and Finishing Incomplete Works
During the GFC there were countless instances of builders not completing projects and going into administration. Some of the most challenging projects I’ve worked on have involved coming in to pick up the pieces after a builder has gone under. Once you separate yourself from the stress, here’s the clear process forward to follow: 1. Secure the […]
How to Build Confidence as a Project Manager
One of the main distinguishing factors from project managers who work on small vs large projects is their confidence level. The fastest way to progress in your career as a project manager is through building your confidence levels. The more confidence you have, the more you progress to work on bigger and more exciting projects, and to […]
What Does it Mean to ‘Hold The Energy’ as a Project Manager
Holding the energy isn’t a phrase used much in the industry. You won’t step on many sites—yet—where it’s being spoken about. Yet it may be one of the most quintessential aspects of becoming a highly regarded project manager. If you’re holding the energy as a project manager, it doesn’t mean everything is running smoothly on your project. It […]
The Upside Of Your Costs Blowing Out
The $64 million question—literally—now with everyone I talk to in the industry is how to move forward from their current position, given they are probably having budget issues. The way I’m handling that is by changing the way we source our construction pricing and also the way my team and I look at cost […]
