10 Essential Habits to Contract for Success

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Understand the contract
Take time to get the commercial deal right and pay attention to detail
Be boringly rigorous in approach to programmes and scheduling
Focus relentlessly on design information until you have everything you need
Manage change pro-actively and use the contract mechanisms available
Make your approach to subcontracting a key driver for success
Be a King of great record keeping
Get governance and reporting processes right for your own sake, not just to keep the boss happy.
Employ great people
Work with great customers