1. Don't assume that everybody understands that Revenue - Cost = Profit. Train your project managers how the company makes money.
2. Monitor critical projects frequently.Spot trends early. Hope is not a strategy!
3. Train your project managers on project economics. Each additional day of line revenue trims payback and improves cash flow.
4. Measure your satisfaction with your suppliers. How do they line up?
5. Monitor project changes. Are client expectations being managed?
6. Survey operations' satisfaction levels. How can the turnover go better?
7. Tighten communication with suppliers. How can they help you shorten installation?
8. Document what went well on a project and what didn't for the next team.

Review what executives would love their project managers to know about wisely using escalation skills. How can project managers reduce headaches for executives?

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