Before establishing a formal business relationship, wise IT project managers protect their business interests with appropriate legal contracts.
During the initial stages of project development, IT professionals often rely on informal records based on e-mails sent back and forth with the client. While e-mail does provide a record of communication between you and your customer, legally, it can’t stand in for a signed project agreement that clearly outlines the scope and expectations of a project.
As part of a good project risk management strategy, it’s especially important to have a consulting contract or project agreement in place before any money changes hands.
A Project Agreement Is the Foundation of Project Risk Management
Having a signed IT project management agreement before you begin an engagement can reduce or eliminate complications that could spring up during your project.
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