Developing a Project Closure Checklist

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  • View profile for Pierre Le Manh
    Pierre Le Manh Pierre Le Manh is an Influencer

    President and CEO, PMI

    87,861 followers

    𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗣𝗠𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝘄𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 - 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. 📚 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/ekRmSj_h With this report, we are introducing a simple and scalable way to measure project success. A successful project is one that 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲, as perceived by key stakeholders. This clearly represents a shift for our profession, where beyond execution excellence we also feel accountable for doing anything in our power to improve the impact of our work and the value it generates at large. The implications for project professionals can be summarized in a framework for delivering 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 success: 📚𝗠anage Perceptions For a project to be considered successful, the key stakeholders - customers, executives, or others - must perceive that the project’s outcomes provide sufficient value relative to the perceived investment of resources. 📚𝗢wn Project Success beyond Project Management Success Project professionals need to take any opportunity to move beyond literal mandates and feel accountable for improving outcomes while minimizing waste. 📚𝗥elentlessly Reassess Project Parameters Project professionals need to recognize the reality of inevitable and ongoing change, and continuously, in collaboration with stakeholders, reassess the perception of value and adjust plans. 📚𝗘xpand Perspective All projects have impacts beyond just the scope of the project itself. Even if we do not control all parameters, we must consider the broader picture and how the project fits within the larger business, goals, or objectives of the enterprise, and ultimately, our world. I believe executives will be excited about this work. It highlights the value project professionals can bring to their organizations and clarifies the vital role they play in driving transformation, delivering business results, and positively impacting the world. The shift in mindset will encourage project professionals to consider the perceptions of all stakeholders- not just the c-suite, but also customers and communities. To deliver more successful projects, business leaders must create environments that empower project professionals. They need to involve them in defining - and continuously reassessing and challenging - project value. Leverage their expertise. Invest in their work. And hold them accountable for contributing to maximize the perception of project value at all phases of the project - beyond excellence in execution. 📚 Please read the report, reflect on its findings, and share it broadly. And comment! Project Management Institute #ProjectSuccess #PMI #Leadership #ProjectManagementToday

  • View profile for Brij Kishore Pandey
    Brij Kishore Pandey Brij Kishore Pandey is an Influencer

    AI Architect & AI Engineer | Building Agentic Systems & Scalable AI Solutions

    736,524 followers

    Over the last year, I’ve seen many people fall into the same trap: They launch an AI-powered agent (chatbot, assistant, support tool, etc.)… But only track surface-level KPIs — like response time or number of users. That’s not enough. To create AI systems that actually deliver value, we need 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰, 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 that reflect: • User trust • Task success • Business impact • Experience quality    This infographic highlights 15 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 dimensions to consider: ↳ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 — Are your AI answers actually useful and correct? ↳ 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 — Can the agent complete full workflows, not just answer trivia? ↳ 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 — Response speed still matters, especially in production. ↳ 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 — How often are users returning or interacting meaningfully? ↳ 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 — Did the user achieve their goal? This is your north star. ↳ 𝗘𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 — Irrelevant or wrong responses? That’s friction. ↳ 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — Longer isn’t always better — it depends on the goal. ↳ 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — Are users coming back 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 the first experience? ↳ 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — Especially critical at scale. Budget-wise agents win. ↳ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 — Can the agent handle follow-ups and multi-turn dialogue? ↳ 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 — Feedback from actual users is gold. ↳ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 — Can your AI 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 to earlier inputs? ↳ 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 — Can it handle volume 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 degrading performance? ↳ 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 — This is key for RAG-based agents. ↳ 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 — Is your AI learning and improving over time? If you're building or managing AI agents — bookmark this. Whether it's a support bot, GenAI assistant, or a multi-agent system — these are the metrics that will shape real-world success. 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗜 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀? Let’s make this list even stronger — drop your thoughts 👇

  • View profile for Sid Arora
    Sid Arora Sid Arora is an Influencer

    AI Product Manager, building AI products at scale. Follow if you want to learn how to become an AI PM.

    76,865 followers

    Every PM wants to measure the success of their product. But most struggle to do it correctly. As a product management hiring manager, leader, and coach, I've seen that many product managers struggle with defining the right success metrics They focus on generic metrics like acquisition, engagement,  retention These are insufficient. My recommendation is to ask concrete questions when thinking of metrics Here's a list of questions I ask: 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 1. What is the user’s goal? 2. What human need do they want to fulfill? 3. What action signifies that their need is met? 4. Is that action enough to know user’s job is done? 5. How can I measure that action? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 1. How many users are using the product? 2. How many users should be using it? 3. Which users aren't using it but should be using it? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 1. How many users like the product? 2. How much do they like it? 3. What action(s) show they “like” it? 4. How can I measure those actions 5. Do they like it enough to keep coming back? 6. If yes, how often should they come back? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 1. Are users finding it hard to complete certain actions? 2. Are there things that users dislike? 3. Are there enough options for users to choose from? 4. Are there things that users want to do, but the product doesn’t allow them to? 5. Can we measure all the above? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 1. Can I cheat on any of the above metrics? 2. Do above metrics give the most accurate answer? 3. Are all metrics simple enough for everyone to understand? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁/𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 1. Are  above metrics a true representation of success? 2. Any other parts of user journey I should measure? 3. Will a positive impact on above metrics lead to a negative impact on other critical metrics? 4. Is the tradeoff acceptable? -- How easy or tough do you find creating success metrics? What is your process?

  • View profile for Lisa Macqueen

    CEO, Cleancorp | Coaching cleaning business entrepreneurs to scale | B Corp | AFR Best Places to Work

    13,003 followers

    How I get genuine feedback from my clients (5 game-changing questions you haven’t asked yet) In business, the feedback you receive feels like a well-rehearsed script hastily delivered. It's a phenomenon I call the Echo Chamber Effect - where the feedback we receive is just an echo of what we want to hear, not what we need. Here’s what happens: You think you're ticking all the boxes: - client satisfaction, - exceptional service, - open communication… And then, out of nowhere, you're out of a job. Or - your services are abruptly canceled. You’re blindsided. But were you? Or did you just ask the wrong questions all along? Here are 5 powerful, open-ended questions that you should ask: 1.) “𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨?" This invites honest critique, not just polite nods. 2.) “𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦/𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵?" This encourages the respondent to offer insights you might have overlooked. 3.) “𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘮𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩?" This is a collaborative invitation, making the respondent a partner in problem-solving. 4.) “𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴; 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺?" This question not only seeks feedback but also fosters a vision of shared success. 5.) “𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘢𝘺?" This helps gauge the perceived value and authenticity of your service or product. Remember, it's not about interrogating. It’s about engaging in a meaningful dialogue. P.S. What other questions would you add to this list?

  • View profile for Sandeep Y.

    Bridging Tech and Business | Transforming Ideas into Multi-Million Dollar IT Programs | PgMP, PMP, RMP, ACP | Agile Expert in Physical infra, Network, Cloud, Cybersecurity to Digital Transformation

    7,285 followers

    62 billion kg of e-waste in 2022. Only 22% was recycled. That’s 48 BILLION KGs.. ...either dumped, burned, or forgotten in storerooms. The real issue? Most firms don’t track what they own. Discarded switches, laptops, and servers become invisible liabilities. E-waste isn’t just an environmental issue. It’s a failure in governance, process, and accountability. The solution isn’t new technology. It’s: Better records Smarter workflows Certified partners... ...who show up with trucks and certificates You can automate IT asset disposition inside ServiceNow or OTRS Group. ▸Set end-of-life triggers. ▸Attach recycling certificates. ▸Report WEEE compliance directly. Enviroserve UAE and Sims Limited India are certified ITAD partners. Dell Technologies, Lenovo, and Huawei run take-back schemes with secure data wipes. Do this ↬ Catalogue every IT asset. ↬ Assign an owner and disposal date. ↬ Automate disposition in your ITSM tool. ↬ Partner only with certified e-waste recyclers. ↬ Refurbish and reissue internally where possible. ↬ Use OEM programs to close the loop securely. E-waste is not someone else’s problem. It’s your hardware lifecycle. And ESG recovers real asset value. Track it. Reuse it. Prove it. Save this if you manage infrastructure.

  • View profile for Philip Musembi

    Managing Director, Afrigen Energy Ltd.

    9,280 followers

    FINANCIAL CLOSE EXPLAINED: The Most Important Milestone in Renewable Energy Development Financial close is the milestone at which renewable energy projects secure financing, execute all key project agreements, satisfy lender conditions and are legally ready to begin construction. It marks the transition from project development to execution. 1. The following Financing Agreements are signed: - Loan Agreement - Equity Subscription Agreement - Shareholders' Agreement - Security Documents executed - Inter creditor Agreement signed 2. All project contracts are in place, including: - EPC Contract - O&M Agreement - Equipment Supply Agreements - Grid Connection Agreement - Land Lease/Purchase Agreements 3. Revenue Agreements are in place: - Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) - Corporate PPA Agreement - Carbon Credit Agreements 4. Government Approvals are in place: - Generation Licence - ESIA Approval - Construction Permits - Grid Connection Approval - Tax Incentives/Exemption Certificates 5. Insurance is in place including: - Construction All Risk Insurance - Third Party Liability Insurance - Marine Cargo Insurance - Operational Insurance 6. Project Technical Due Diligence: - Energy Yield Assessment - Technology Review - Geotechnical Report - Grid Impact Study - Independent Engineer's Report Legal Due Diligence: - Land Ownership Verification - Land Lease Contract Review - Regulatory Compliance - Litigation Checks 7. Financial Model Verification: - CAPEX & OPEX - Revenue Projections - Debt Repayment Schedule - DSCR - IRR - NPV - Sensitivity Analysis 8. Risk Allocation check: - Construction Risk - Currency Risk - Interest Rate Risk - Political Risk - Force Majeure Risk - Offtaker Credit Risk 9. Before funds are released, the following Conditions Precedent (CPs) must be fulfilled: - All agreements executed - All equity deposited - All permits obtained - Insurances in place - Legal opinions issued - All security documents executed Participants in Financial Close are normally: - Project Developers and Sponsors - Equity Investors - Commercial Banks, DFIs (AfDB, IFC) and ECAs - Legal, Financial, Technical and Insurance Advisors - Independent Engineers - Statutory Authorities - Offtaker For African utility scale renewable energy projects, financial close typically involves hundreds of legal, technical and financial documents and usually takes around 6 months. Financial Close Outcome: 1. Lenders release debt financing. 2. Sponsors inject equity. 3. The Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued to the EPC contractor. 4. Construction commences. 5. The project transitions from development to execution.

  • View profile for Matt Green

    Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer at Sales Assembly | Helping B2B tech companies improve sales and post-sales performance | Decent Husband, Better Father

    64,791 followers

    Testimonial requests tend to sound like homework. “Would you mind filling out a quick review form?” “Could you write a few lines about your experience?” As Abe Lincoln once said - ain't nobody got time for that. Not when they’re drowning in QBR decks and budget asks. But here’s the good news: You’re ALREADY getting testimonials. You’re just not capturing them. How? Well, your best reviews happen mid-sentence...not in post-call surveys. Every week, your customers are saying: - “This saved us so much time.” - “I had no idea we could do that.” - “You’ve made my job way easier.” THAT'S your testimonial. Don’t ask for it later. Double back immediately. “Loved that feedback - any chance I can turn that into a short quote for our team? I’ll write it up for you to approve.” The answer is usually yes. Here’s a 3-part system CSMs can use: 1. Use Sybill to identify key praise moments. Tag the call. Clip the quote. Make it easy for marketing to use. Bonus points if it aligns to a launch, feature, or persona. 2. Send the follow-up within 24 hours. Keep it short: “Hey Samantha - loved what you said on today’s call. I drafted a quick version below. Let me know if you’re cool with it or want to tweak anything.” Now it’s opt-in. You removed homework from the equation. 3. Tie review asks to key milestones. Don’t wait until EBRs. Ask after: - a successful onboarding. - a new feature rollout. - a strong support save. - a surprise ROI win. All you're doing is reinforcing momentum. tl;dr = testimonial collection isn’t so much of a marketing play as it is a CS system. If your team’s sitting on dozens of glowing comments each month, but none of them make it into your website, your decks, or your content, you simply need to do a better job of capturing what's already coming your way. Fix that and the next case study writes itself.

  • View profile for Akram Mohammed

    Senior Accountant | Full-Cycle Accounting | AP, AR, GL & Bank Reconciliation | UAE VAT & Compliance | Financial Reporting | Cash Flow | Budgeting & Forecasting | WPS Payroll | SAP HANA| MIS | Month-End & Year-End Closing

    6,480 followers

    A strong month-end and year-end closing process is one of the most important pillars of reliable financial reporting. It ensures that financial data is accurate, complete, and aligned with accounting standards, enabling management to make informed business decisions. A structured closing process typically includes timely recording of all transactions, reviewing and reconciling balance sheet accounts, verifying accruals and prepayments, and ensuring that all expenses and revenues are properly matched to the correct accounting period. It also involves close coordination between finance, operations, and other departments to ensure nothing is missed during the reporting cycle. Year-end closing goes even further, requiring detailed review of financial statements, audit readiness, and compliance with regulatory requirements such as VAT and corporate reporting standards. Attention to detail during this phase helps prevent errors, reduces audit adjustments, and improves the overall financial integrity of the organization. We should maintain disciplined month-end routines as they improve efficiency and reduce last-minute pressure. They also strengthen internal controls, improve transparency, and build confidence in the numbers presented to stakeholders. In today’s fast-paced business environment, consistency and accuracy in financial closing are not just accounting tasks, but a key driver of business success. #Accounting #Finance #SeniorAccountant #MonthEndClose #CareerGrowth #LinkedInLearning #AkramMohammed

  • View profile for Samy Hassanin

    Senior Projects Control Manager ‖ MCIOB®, MCIArb®, RICS (Expert Witness), MICCP®, PMO-CP™, PMI-PMOCP™, MSc, BTEC L7 Forensic Delay Analysis, CMAD® (AUC), FIDIC Modules®‖ Claim Specialist.

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    🔍 A practical visual of the Change Control / VO workflow from Early Warning and PCR through review, approval, VO issuance, and contract amendment. On most projects, changes are inevitable. What matters is how they are identified, assessed, approved, documented, and formalized. A well structured Change Control / Variation Order (VO) process helps protect the project from: • unclear scope changes • unauthorized instructions • weak cost traceability • schedule impact disputes • approval gaps • contract administration risks 📌 What does the attached flowchart show? It presents a practical route for managing change from: ⚠️Early Warning → 📝PCR → 📊Evaluation → 🤝Negotiation → ✅Internal Approval → 📄VO Issuance → 🔒Contract Amendment 📌 Important clarification: A change may be initiated by: • Contractor • Owner / Client • Consultant / Engineer • Other project stakeholders, depending on the trigger and governance structure 📌 What should a good VO usually capture? A proper VO should clearly include: • change reference number • background and reason for change • description of revised / additional / omitted works • contractual basis or related instruction • cost impact • time impact • technical assessment • supporting documents / drawings / correspondence • approval status and routing • final agreed commercial position 📌 What usually supports the process? Depending on the project, the workflow may already include standard forms and templates such as: • Early Warning Form (EWF) • Potential Change Request (PCR) • Engineer’s Instruction (EI) • VO Form • Internal Approval Form (IAF) • budget transfer / approval forms • change logs and variation trackers 📌 What about approvals and duration? The review path typically involves technical, commercial, managerial, and budget approval layers before formal execution. The actual duration is project-specific and depends on: • governance structure • DOA levels • budget availability • complexity of the change • urgency of implementation • stakeholder response time 💡 In short: A VO should never be treated as just a price form. It is a structured record of what changed, why it changed, what it means, who reviewed it, and how it was approved. Q&A QUICK VIEW ❓ Why start with an Early Warning or PCR? Because early identification improves visibility, allows assessment before commitment, and supports proper governance. ❓ Does every project have the same timeline? No. The duration depends on governance, approval authority, complexity, and the project’s internal procedures. ❓ Why are forms important? Because they create traceability, consistency, documented approvals, and stronger contract administration. 🏗️ On live projects, change is normal. Uncontrolled change is the real risk. #ChangeControl #VariationOrder #ProjectControls #CommercialManagement #ContractManagement #ConstructionManagement #ProjectGovernance #RICS #EngineeringManagement #CostControl #CIOB #CIarb

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    Every Chief Information Officer (CIO) is missing this 1 link to hit their ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals. A clear IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) strategy. ITAD is a process to securely, sustainably, and compliantly manage the end-of-life of IT equipment. Often underrated, underfunded, and underprioritized. Discarding tons of e-waste into landfills is an environmental concern. But what if it’s also a business risk hiding in plain sight? Without a structured ITAD plan there's a risk of: 🔹Sensitive data leakage 🔹Unsecured data exposure 🔹Untracked device disposal 🔹Landfill contribution with toxic materials 🔹Compliance blind spots during ESG audits 🔹Reputational Damage Over the last decade, several global companies have faced fines, reputational loss, and legal action for improper IT asset disposal and data breaches. At Attero, we’re helping CIOs close the loop with an ESG-aligned ITAD model: ✔ Certified data wiping + secure destruction ✔ Maximum value recovery through refurbishment ✔ Full logistics and compliance tracking ✔ Expert-led advisory tailored by region ✔ Third-party audited eco-friendly recycling ✔ Detailed reporting for ESG + audit readiness When done right, ITAD doesn’t just protect your data. It protects your reputation and unlocks measurable sustainability wins. P.S. What’s your fallback plan if old IT assets end up in the wrong hands or the wrong landfills? Share your thoughts in the comments below. LinkedIn LinkedIn News India #CIO #ITAD #Sustainabilitymodel #ESG #Databreach #Datasecurity #NitinWrites #AtteroImpact

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