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Meltdown

Posted on:
  • Role: Manager
  • Industry: IT / Communications
  • Quote:

    "Influence is everything"

  • Challenge:

    Less than two weeks after completing a large, critical wireless backup deployment project for 150+ locations of a Global bank in Canada, the cellular modem hardware started failing.

    • Contingency

    Unrealistic deadlines from management

    Posted on:
  • Role: Project Manager
  • Industry: IT / Communications
  • Quote:

    "Initial deadlines change, discuss the timelines with your team"

  • Challenge:

    Management provided me with unrealistic deadlines for completing a technical project in which I had to deal with multiple vendors and team members.

    • Issue

    Fixed-Price Contract Adjustment

    Posted on:
  • 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.