Business and IT leaders have been in a difficult situation
for several years…and it is pure speculation to suggest that the challenging
times are ending. No matter what happens in the broad economy, you will still
be focused on making do with tight budgets and high performance expectations.
Many leaders I speak with remain concerned that project performance
falls short of excellence. Late delivery and failure to meet user needs and expectations
as well as budget overruns are common. Many believe that they are adequately
staffed to lead their own projects, and yet problems still arise.
We at SIM Associates can offer assistance in this situation.
Our project assessment service can help you answer questions like the following:
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Is my project plan logically consistent,
realistic and sound?
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Are my resources (both business and IT
participants) properly equipped to deliver what I need done?
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Is proper commitment of resources (quantity,
time allocation, work priority) in place to meet my goals?
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Are my requirements sufficiently clear and specific
to fully represent user needs and expectations?
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Is my test plan robust and complete? Are
necessary resources in place to execute and manage testing?
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Is a workable and committed project governance
structure in place?
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Is my reporting to all interested audiences –
users, business management, IT management, others - sufficiently detailed and
specific to demand attention and drive necessary actions and decisions?
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Is there a functioning change management process
in place?
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And the list goes on…
Project assessment is a service that can be invoked on a one
time basis or periodically throughout a project’s execution to answer key
questions such as those above, and to elicit recommendations to address gaps in
your current execution. As with all SIM
Associates’ services, it is based on a sound process that is customized to
align with your specific goals and needs. This is not a ‘canned’ package, but
instead is one highly tailored to each engagement.
I would be pleased to explore your needs and our
capabilities with you to help you achieve the project excellence you desire.
Let’s talk at your convenience.
Bob Kotchrak@simassoc.biz
www.simassoc.biz
