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Benefits
- Greater likelihood that the project
will deliver the specific benefits and cost savings that make
the project worth doing.
- Greater acceptance of the final application by staff, customers
and business partners.
- Fewer delays, disruptions and budget
overruns requiring the intervention of management.
- A more disciplined project work environment where team members can perform well,
and where morale and energy levels remain high.
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Steps in our process
- Meet the key participants, understand
the business environment and requirements, and review existing
project documents.
- Perform a comprehensive assessment of the project, paying particular attention to the human factors that influence the
outcome of the project.
- Using the results of this assessment, run a working session with team leaders to
delineate the steps necessary to address the vulnerabilities that have been identified.
- Conduct a project kickoff meeting where
upper management, business and technology managers, and project
team members develop a consensus on what is required for this
project to succeed. In this meeting we will clarify roles and
responsibilities, recognize risks, confirm commitment of resources, and define a
process to handle changes and conflicts. We will agree on
how to keep management involved and up-to-date on the status
and needs of the project.
- Monitor project and help the team maintain
focus, effective communication and problem-solving. Stay involved to facilitate
change management and conflict resolution. Provide ongoing coaching to
business and technical team leaders.
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Results
The project completes its mission. It is:
- aligned with the business needs
- embraced by the organization
- implemented on time
Business and technical staff have
enhanced their skills and capabilities.
The project serves as a model for future
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