A Project Neutral® encourages Project Success.
The Project Neutral® is an expert on contract terms, scope, and special provisions, and coaches the parties through a principled investigation, negotiation, and settlement of project disputes.
Attention to Contract Provisions
It is essential for the Project Neutral® to ensure that informal discussions serve to assist parties in adhering to contract provisions, rather than acting as a shortcut around them.
Adherence to Timelines and Notices
The Project Neutral® must ensure that informal negotiations do not affect the critical timelines and deadlines established in the contract provisions, as these continue to apply.
Guidance in Negotiations
The Project Neutral® plays a pivotal role in steering negotiations, ensuring they remain focused and progress towards a resolution.
Management of Negotiation Breakdowns
In instances where negotiations falter, the Project Neutral® is tasked with identifying points of contention and developing strategies to resolve some or all aspects of the dispute.
Dedication to Problem-Solving
A persistent commitment to problem-solving is crucial, with the Project Neutral® tirelessly working towards identifying and implementing resolutions.
The Project Neutral® uses an array of informal techniques aimed at early resolution within the project. The selection and application of these informal tools are tailored to the specific nature of the dispute and the parties involved, often leading to the early resolution of many project disputes.
In situations where a true impasse is reached, the Project Neutral® may convene a Formal Dispute Hearing, the outcome of which may be advisory, binding, or subject to appeal.
It is important to recognize that the dispute resolution strategies and techniques utilized by the Project Neutral® are designed to be flexible, adapting to the unique requirements of the conflict and the parties involved. This adaptability is critical to their success in securing fair, efficient, and cost-effective resolutions.