it's a wonderful project: 10 things you can do to ensure a successful project implementation
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Going digital in an analog world requires the right technology, but more importantly, the right people. We've made our share of mistakes along the way, and we've learned a lot about what it takes for projects to succeed, and for both of our teams to end up looking like heroes. To paraphrase Tom Cruise from the movie Jerry Maquire, "help us, help you." To learn more about RJS Software, visit http://www.rjssoftware.com/TRANSCRIPT
It’s a Wonderful Project:10 Things You Can Do to Ensure a Successful Project
Presented by :
Shonnie MillerProject Manager
Mark ParoliniSenior Professional
Services Engineer
It’s a Wonderful Project
Elect a project lead/manager
Choose team members with the right skills
Communication is essential
1. If the project is important, include the best people on the team.
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2. If the project will take longer than two weeks, it’s best if we start out working with you in person.
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3. Make sure team members have a vested interest in the project.
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4. Find and feed the gorillas.
It’s a Wonderful Project
The more you plan, the luckier you get.Planning without action is futile;And action without planning is fatal.
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5. Understand that your project is different.
Often the psychology of the project is more important than the technology bullet
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6. Realize that what we are doing is as much art as it is science.
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7. Our software doesn’t do everything you saw or heard in a demo.
Copy your project manager on all emailsReview all status reports and action itemsRegular status meetings are important
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8. Our project is a dance.
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Don’t sugar coat anything, we don’t need the calories. Honesty really is the best policy.Bad news does not improve with age.
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9. Tell us the truth early and often.
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10. Lighten up!
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Contact:Shonnie MillerRJS Software [email protected] [email protected] or 952-736-5800