This is McLaughlin and McLaughlin<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s<\/strong><\/a> Project Professional\u2019s<\/strong> first Subject Series<\/a> Summary regarding Ways of Working<\/strong>.\u00a0 Ways of Working <\/strong>aggregates a collection of topics that may be helpful to program and project managers.\u00a0 This summary update provides an overview of prior posts and provides a baseline for future posts that will follow on a timely basis.<\/p>\n The topics include:<\/p>\n This summary is very brief and simply serves as an index for readers to follow.\u00a0 Of course, detailed descriptions are contained in the individual posts.\u00a0 The Subject Series<\/a><\/strong> page may also be helpful.\u00a0 It contains links to several popular series that consist of multiple posts that build upon earlier discussions.<\/p>\n Ideally this Subject Series<\/strong> <\/a>provides a starting point to investigate best practice on many topics of interest or features of project management.\u00a0 If you have a suggested topic, please feel free to contact us and let us know.<\/p>\n PROJECT DOCUMENTATION <\/span><\/strong>\u2013<\/span><\/strong> VISUAL including WEBCAMS<\/span><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 This is a discussion of documenting your project using various techniques including photography and webcams.\u00a0 The first two selections address the general value and\/or endorsements.\u00a0 Switching to the subjects of disclosure and privacy, there is a commentary from several perspectives.\u00a0 Regarding planning and an audit trail, the commentary addresses several issues. \u00a0The perspective is forward looking.\u00a0 The summary offers several thoughts as a \u201cbottom line\u201d summary from my perspective.<\/p>\n PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS <\/span><\/strong>\u2013<\/span><\/strong> LETTERS and E-MAILS<\/span><\/strong><\/a> – The first selection addresses the general importance of written communications as well as all other project records.\u00a0 Switching to the subject of e-mails, we have commentary from several perspectives.\u00a0 Always be prepared to accept critical review of any correspondence in potentially adversarial settings.\u00a0 Taking an overall perspective, consider this general guidance.\u00a0 Courtesy can serve to diminish any negative reaction. \u00a0The e-mail database on a given project can be a source of issues.\u00a0 The following comments emphasize this point.\u00a0 The post includes a \u201cbottom line\u201d summary of key points and thoughts.<\/p>\n TIME MANAGEMENT <\/span><\/strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/a> Schedule Specification Implementation (5 part series)<\/a> –<\/strong> This Subject Series will address the sources and implementation of a contract schedule specification.\u00a0 The Subject Series structure is multiple parts and is a logical extension of the series titled MANAGING RISK OF DELAY.\u00a0 In general, this informative work compares two approaches to schedule specification implementation.<\/p>\n SCHEDULE VALIDATION and AUDITS<\/a><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 This three part series addresses Need and Benefit, Validation and Audit, as well as Timing, Methodology and Conclusions.<\/p>\n NOTICE AND RECOGNITION<\/span><\/strong>\u2013<\/span><\/strong> Subject Series Summary<\/span><\/strong> <\/a>– <\/span><\/strong>This summary update provides readers with an overview of Notice and Recognition posts and provides a baseline for future posts that will follow on a timely basis.\u00a0 The series includes discussions of General Information, methods of Ensuring Compliance, Structures, Content, Means and Methods and Backcharges.<\/p>\n Owner Furnished (Supplied) \/ Free Issue Equipment and Materials<\/a><\/span><\/strong> – Owner furnished (supplied) equipment (OFE), also known by other terms such as \u201cfree issue\u201d presents unique planning and scheduling challenges.\u00a0 The obvious challenge here is to plan and manage around the interface with the supplying (or contract specified) party.\u00a0 These interfaces serve to amplify any issues (delivery, quality, design) that emerge.\u00a0 The message and the conclusions regarding owner furnished equipment (free issue material) is that unique and aggressive planning and scheduling ways of working are necessary.<\/p>\n Single Asset Owners<\/a><\/span><\/strong> – Revenue generating facilities (e.g. power plants, chemical process facilities) are sometimes owned by a standalone entity.\u00a0 The design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup and turnover of these plants and facilities can be particularly challenging for both owners and contractors.\u00a0 The planning, scheduling and execution of these projects require attention to some unique and compelling factors.\u00a0 The message and the conclusions in this regard are that unique and sometimes unorthodox planning and scheduling ways of working are necessary.<\/p>\n Going forward, we will post other features that are WAYS OF<\/strong> WORKING<\/strong> related to program and project management.<\/p>\n My we wish you the best of luck and let us all attempt to approach program and project management with all the best tools and techniques available as they relate to WAYS OF WORKING<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Please note that McLaughlin and McLaughlin [M&M]<\/a><\/strong> is not a law firm and is not intending to provide legal advice.\u00a0 M&M<\/a><\/strong> is a consulting firm providing (among other services) non-legal expertise in dispute resolution and litigation support.\u00a0 The Resource Center<\/strong> <\/a>is for the convenience of blog visitors and M&M<\/a><\/strong> does not offer this for commercial purposes.\u00a0 For further information on M&M<\/a><\/strong> services, please see<\/em> <\/em>www.McLaughlinandMcLaughlin.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is McLaughlin and McLaughlin\u2019s Project Professional\u2019s first Subject Series Summary regarding Ways of Working.\u00a0 Ways of Working aggregates a collection of topics that may be helpful to program and project managers.\u00a0 This summary update provides an overview of prior posts and provides a baseline for future posts that will follow on a timely basis. 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