RFI Best Practices
To maximize the effectiveness of RFI management:
- Clear Communication
- Write concise, specific questions
- Include relevant context and background
- Attach supporting documentation
- Use consistent terminology
- Efficient Organization
- Follow established naming conventions
- Properly categorize RFIs
- Link related project documents
- Maintain accurate status updates
- Timely Processing
- Respond to RFIs within SLA timeframes
- Keep stakeholders informed of delays
- Update status promptly
- Monitor overdue items
- Documentation
- Maintain complete response records
- Document decision rationale
- Archive closed RFIs properly
- Track revision history