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How did you handle meeting a tight deadline?

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Question added by sravani baki
Date Posted: 2015/11/06
Md Fazlur Rahman
by Md Fazlur Rahman , Procurement Specialist , Engineering and Planning Consultants Ltd

In managing a project with short turnaround time, it is crucial that all contributing team members stay organized and maintain clear communication. The following steps are to be maintained when beginning a project with tight deadlines:

1.     Review timeline: The timeline should illustrate each task involved in the project, the responsible staff member and a completion date for each deliverable. If the timeline does not feel realistic, consider negotiating alternative end dates.

2.     Assign projects to the right team members: Some people thrive under pressure and others find it extremely challenging. Choose a project team that can balance a growing workload well and will not become overwhelmed quickly by a close end date.

3.      Meetings: Weekly meetings with all project staffs are crucial. With an aggressive deadline, it is important to understand how each phase is progressing. 

4.     Contingency Plan: Due to unforeseen factors that may arise, it is important to remain alert and prepared with a robust contingency plan especially when time is an issue. 

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