Over Communicate

Just when you thought it was crystal clear, someone will come along and make an assumption. Over communicate! Every opportunity you get, take the time to explain the situation, explain the plan of attack and make sure everyone is on board. The more you stop by and check in the more people feel like you a. know what is going on b. are managing the project c. feel like they are being communicated to.

Even to those who you would rather avoid, they are most likely the ones you need to communicate to the most. Take the time to stop by, make sure they are good with everything that is going on, during status make sure all assignments and deligations are made (three or four times, believe me it does not hurt!) and most importnatly check in on expectations on timing, budget and yes the deliverable. Speak clearly and throughly to get the job done.