Frequently Asked Questions
What is the project methodology used by you and your background in managing projects?
Our services include standardized approaches to Project Management as set out by organizations such as PMI with PMP and hybrid approaches (partially using Agile methodologies). Our prior consulting experience with institutions, commerce and governments, gives us an advantage in terms of insights and addressing relevant risk to projects. By addressing potential issues and mitigation strategies upfront, we assist projects by staging favorable circumstances and assisting throughout execution, leading to reduction of error and reaching the project’s intended goal.
How do you handle travel for projects?
Our approach to travel depends on the project location:
- Within 2 hours drive: No travel expenses, though billed for at least 8 hour days. Services provided virtually at least 3 days per week.
- 2-4 hours drive: Hotel, travel, and food expenses billed (within reason). On-site work scheduled and billed for full working days of 8+ hours.
- Beyond 4 hours travel: Full day billed for every 1,5 days on-site, plus flight if required. Hotel, car rental, and food expenses also billed (within reason).
How is virtual work billed?
Virtual work is billed in 10-minute increments from a replenished 5 or 10 day reserve based on the quote and projected hours, unless working for dedicated clients for prolonged periods of time. In case more hours were billed for the prior month, our preference is for the reserve to be replenished again as well.
What is the process for starting collaboration?
We begin with an intake discussion to understand your project needs and goals. If we mutually agree to move forward, we will provide a quote outlining the agreements from the intake. To proceed, we request the project sponsor or highest available manager to sign the quote. Any NDAs will be signed prior to starting work with the client and start by providing services.
Do you provide international services?
Yes, we have experience living and working abroad, interacting with diverse cultures. International travel is accommodated if scheduled in advance.
How are on-site working days billed?
On-site work is scheduled and billed for full working days.