Statement of work. As straightforward as it sounds, getting one right is no easy task. But nothing is more fundamental to the success of a project. If the statement of work is too vague, too broad or too generic, it can leave room for various interpretations, which can lead to trouble down the road. That’s true for an internal project, and it’s doubly true when there are vendors involved.
“The failure to properly execute a statement of work is often the reason parties end up in a dispute,” says David M. Greenberg, an attorney in the technology, media and telecommunications practice group at Greenberg Traurig LLP ’s New York office.
To get your project right the first time, follow these guidelines for writing an effective statement of work, or SOW, as it’s affectionately called.
Read more at: Computerworld