One of the key decision points is build vs. buy vs. rent.

Often neglected is to integrate a new process with the new application.
 




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Project Charter

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In general, the project approach follows a user-oriented design methodology.  The user-owner will work with the technical staff to define the specific scope and business opportunity to be met.  Following scope agreement, the steps will be as outlined, but may follow a progression as outlined below.

  • Needs Analysis
  • Process Review
  • Project Staffing/Budget
  • Detailed Application Design
  • Current Computer Environment Assessment
  • Build/Buy/Rent decision
  • Application Programming/Installation
  • Establish Testing Protocols/Scripts
  • Establish Training Plan and Determine Need for End User Manual
  • Operating Policies and Procedures
  • Establish Roll-out/Implementation Plan
  • Quality Assurance Test
  • End User Testing/Process Testing
  • Stress Testing
  • End-to-end Testing
  • Train Users for Pilot Test
  • Pilot Test
  • Training (write manual if necessary)
  • Implementation/Go-LIVE
  • Post Implementation Review