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SECTION 2 - WORK PERFORMANCE We provide a broad base of resources to empower local governments as they navigate complex federal and state grant processes to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate against the impact of disaster events. Our project managers use several powerful strat- egies such as those listed in Figure 2 to deliver fully compliant projects on time and within budget. Experienced Prograni/Project Managers: Keeping projects on schedule starts at the top, Project leaders can make or break success. Thus, selecting the best project manager for your specific project is the key to success for any project. Our experienced project managers can simplify the tasks required to deliver projects or) schedule, imaking it easier for our project teams to understand and execute them, 0-11 ................ I ........................... ........... Our project managers take the time needed to develop robust project plans. They also coordinate with all relevant parties (i.e., City staff, engineers and/or architects, and state agencies), incorporate input, ask questions, and consider potential issues. C> ....... ..... ..... ......... Communication is an essential attribute for keeping projects on track. The project will stay on schedule if all team members, supporters, sponsors, and clients are aligned. Most projects have scheduled check-in meetings (daily, weekly, and bi-weekly) to keep all stakeholders informed and updated on project progress. Minutes are taken at all meetings and added to the project record, o .... o cl u s 0 1, r t h o C s i r, c. -al I t 11, GrantWorks understands that the secret to success is focusing on the critical path. We focus on tasks that 1) are integral to project progression, 2) produce excellent results, arid 3) satisfy the contractual requirements 11411111 IN) of the funding agency and the client's needs. Follow up with Task Owners: Our project managers regularly check-in with task owners to remind them of upcoming accountabilities, especially critical path tasks. They do a quick check-in to ensure the owner is prepared to start on time and has all the necessary resources to complete the task. They also ask if the task owner has any concerns and address them before starting, 0_111 Project supporters are an often -overlooked asset. We identify supporters and keep them in the loop, and apprise them of ways they can contribute to the project's success. Providing this information makes it easy for these supporters to champion the project. . .. . . . ..... . ........ . ... ... . . ... ...... ...... f v An essential part of any project is celebrating small wins along the, way. GrantWorks does not wait until we complete a project to celebrate Success. We look at key performance indicators to see it the project is >>��»lalala��»1��e�ala��i�IJ; moving in the right direction, allowing LIS to recognize progress and celebrate the team's contributions throughout the engagement, 11,1_111 [it0 ...... — — — — --- —.----------------- Monitor Metrics: GrartWorks does not wait until the end to evaluate project success. We identify milestones, keep a close eye on critical path tasks, and monitor progress toward successful project completion. For critical milestones, we develop interim checkpoints to monitor progress along the way and adjust the schedule as needed. Figure 2: Project Management Strategies G RAINTWO IRKS, INC. I PROPRIETARY & COIIAI-IIDI-114-FIAI SI[::CiI0IN2 W01RIKI::4 IRI::::0IRI Al Cl I PAGE 11