Firefighting for Project Managers

Role: Technical Project Manager

Industry: Mechanical Engineering

Quote:

"Managing a project in crisis in comparison to a regular project is like driving the Dakar Rally instead of the highway."

Challenge:

The doors close behind me.

Fixed-Price Contract Adjustment

Role: Project Manager

Industry: IT

Quote:

"Whenever possible, choose a fixed-price contract"

Challenge:

When I started working on a project with a vendor, I ensured that we had a fixed term contract in place.