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Transcript of Shifting Attitudes MnDOT/ACEC Conference March 2, 2010.
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Shifting Attitudes
MnDOT/ACEC Conference
March 2, 2010
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Shifting – Verb or Adjective?
Verb – Word indicating actionAdjective – Word describing noun
We’ll try to do a little of both in this session
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My Observations
MnDOT An Incredible Machine
Managing and Operating the SystemManaging and Developing ProjectsGreat People!
Consultants Incredible Experience and Expertise
Running a BusinessPartnering With MnDOT - ServiceManaging and Developing ProjectsGreat People!
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My Observations
An Experiment Metro Projects in the last 25 years Outstate Projects in the last 25 years
Consultants have always been there! We don’t get the job done without them
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McHuseBrideby and Associates
Dispensing wisdom since foreverHere to dispel myths (and create new ones)
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Myth #1 – Consultants cost too much!
Are we comparing apples and oranges? Project management Two way communication – early and ongoing
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Myth #2 – It takes too long to get a consultant under contract!
Consultants are hungry. Always!Will turn around proposals, scopes and contracts as quickly as you want them.A fair selection process
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Myth #3 – Consultants are getting rich off of us!
Most fee is in salary and overheadExperience shows that consultants make a very small percentage of actual profit on our projects.
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Myth #4 – Consultant plans aren’t as good!
Did we specify what we want?Did we provide enough time and $$?Did we provide the right direction? And in a timely manner?Who’s our project manager?And of course sometimes that myth is actually right….
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Myth #5 – The client is always right!
• Does this guy look like he’s always right?
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Myth #5 – The client is always right!
• The client is paying for service – better know what the service expectations are!
• The client should expect and welcome honest give and take.
• Anticipate and avoid surprises!
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Conclusion / Bottom Line
We’re more alike than we are different! Want a successful project Want the public to like us Want to be on schedule and within budget Want the boss to like us!!
Thank you!
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Consultant Teaming – Let’s Ask Doug!
• Doug and Doug getting advice from the commissioner.