How would you discuss the timeline with the owner?
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As the title suggests, the negotiation of project timelines is an unavoidable topic in engineering projects. Here, I don’t want to go into detail about the impact of project duration on quality. . . It’s just that there’s a very practical issue at hand now: if you were the project manager, how would you discuss the timeline with the client? Strong-minded owners, more gentle-minded owners. How would you explain to the owner the basis for determining the project timeline? Just a discussion post – taking a female manager in our company as an example. She said that, when it comes to project timelines, it relies on a woman’s determination (not being unreasonable); this tactic works well with owners who are not assertive (of course, some assertive owners also give in to women). So, friends, could you tell us how the project managers you’ve worked with approach this issue? Share ideas and make progress together. Thank you!
It’s well-founded; keep it normal.
The key is guidance. Guidance based on the advantages and disadvantages of engineering projects, as well as guidance through the sharing of project experiences, etc
Depending on the actual circumstances of the project, discussions can be held with the client regarding the timeline. If the client requests a shorter deadline, it is necessary to discuss with them the potential drawbacks of such a reduction, such as insufficient construction quality and safety issues. I believe the owner will understand.