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When project planning, for each identified hurdle, brainstorm potential solutions or preventative measures. Prioritise solutions based on the likelihood and impact of each challenge. Having a plan in place for major risks allows you to navigate challenges more calmly and effectively.

Front end loading (FEL) is a project management concept where time is prioritised at the start to think through the project’s implications and needs. This is unquestionably a good idea and yet one that we rarely execute well. There is something in the construction industry’s collective psyche that creates a compulsive urge to press on and ‘get a spade into the ground’ as soon as possible. Yet, the opportunity to influence behaviours primarily exists at the start when behavioural norms are still forming. We would therefore emphasise the need to engage with the concept of FEL and allow more time as the project commences for thinking clearly and articulating how to achieve the desired outcomes. This early investment will have a big payoff further downstream, but only if you spend time asking the right questions of the key participants. The process involves pulling key individuals into a series of discussions where the multiple issues that generate complexity can be worked through. This type of ‘slow thinking’ can be counter-intuitive for those with a predisposition towards action. #ResoLexExplainer

When project planning, for each identified hurdle, brainstorm potential solutions or preventative measures. Prioritise solutions based on the likelihood and impact of each challenge. Having a plan in place for major risks allows you to navigate challenges more calmly and effectively.

Is your life in project management summed up in 4 panels? We all know Peter here... Panel 1: Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed on graduation day. The world is his oyster! Panel 2: Lands that first construction contract. Feeling like a million quid. Panel 3: The inevitable moment reality sets in. Hang on, what's going on with this contract? Panel 4: Full-on existential crisis. Is this just... how it is for PMs? If you've been in the construction game for any length of time, you've probably lived through a version of Peter's story. The highs are high, but the lows can hit hard. It's a tough gig, no doubt. But here's the thing: it's also incredibly rewarding. Seeing a project come together, knowing you played a key role in making it happen — there's nothing quite like it. So next time you're feeling like Peter in panel 4, take a deep breath. Remember why you got into this business in the first place. And know that you're not alone. We're all in this together. What's YOUR "Peter moment" been lately? #constructionlife #projectmanagement #pmlife #thestruggleisreal #keepbuilding #contech #constructionperks

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I thought project management was easy, until it almost cost me a project! During the early stages of my construction career, I assumed managing projects was just about ticking off tasks. But I soon learned that I was wrong! One of my first projects started slipping, over budget and behind schedule. I was stressed and had no clue how to fix it. I reached out to a senior colleague, who pointed out something I’d completely missed—tracking project performance properly. That’s when I first heard about 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.  Honestly, I thought, "Great, another fancy term."  But it turned out to be a lifesaver. With EVM, I could see exactly where we stood by comparing what we planned with what we actually achieved and spent. It helped me to identify problems early, make quick adjustments, and get things back on track. What I initially overlooked turned out to be a huge game-changer.  It completely changed how I manage projects now. Ever had something simple save you from a big mess? #projectmanagement  #problemsolving  #lessonslearned

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