Scope of contract tasks

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Kelstar replied

15 July 2011, 13:59
I say use it as an opportunity to strengthen your CV and maintain a good relationship with your client.
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kaiser78 replied

15 July 2011, 09:37
Originally posted by inferno View Post

I've been asked to line manage someone and take over coordination of a project to cover for someone for 3 weeks. This wasn't what I signed up for. I don't mind taking on the extra responsibility re the task but to line manage/supervise? Not really sure how to handle this one. Has it happened to anyone else before?

See it as a skill enhancement opportunity - if it means you are still working the same hours and no extra as a result it shouldn't matter.
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Scrag Meister replied

15 July 2011, 09:29
Originally posted by oracleslave View Post

3 weeks? Just do it and embellish your cv thereafter with your new found team lead/managerial abilities surely?

WOSS
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northernladuk replied

15 July 2011, 09:14
Extra tasks should really be detailed in the contract to be seen to not be under client control but this would relate to role changes and extra responsibility for the duration of the contract. Filling in for someone else I don't believe would cover this and could be see as an extra service coming under customer satisfaction/sales so really wouldn't worry about it.

I would go with Oracleslave for sure on this one. Use it as a valuable addition to your CV/skillset and make yourself even more invaluable to the client for your future benefit.
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oracleslave replied

15 July 2011, 08:54
Originally posted by inferno View Post

I've been asked to line manage someone and take over coordination of a project to cover for someone for 3 weeks. This wasn't what I signed up for. I don't mind taking on the extra responsibility re the task but to line manage/supervise? Not really sure how to handle this one. Has it happened to anyone else before?

3 weeks? Just do it and embellish your cv thereafter with your new found team lead/managerial abilities surely?
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inferno started a topic Scope of contract tasks

15 July 2011, 08:12
Scope of contract tasks

I've been asked to line manage someone and take over coordination of a project to cover for someone for 3 weeks. This wasn't what I signed up for. I don't mind taking on the extra responsibility re the task but to line manage/supervise? Not really sure how to handle this one. Has it happened to anyone else before?
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