101 Project Management Problems and How to Solve Them

41. How can I best manage project contributors who are contract staff?

Team members who work for your organization may have many good reasons to care about your project. Contract staff, on the other hand, have less “skin in the game,” and may not care much at all; they are generally not involved for the long term, and may have little in common with the rest of your team. They may not have much interest in the work because their primary connection to the project is monetary. Good project leaders work to ensure that all contributors have reasons to care about the project, including those who work for other organizations.

Establishing Relationships

Building relationships with contract employees may present some special challenges, but they need ...