by SP Singh | Jun 6, 2022 | Governance
We measure the project progress based on the agreed Project Budget and Schedule (plan). In turn, the project schedule and budget are based on several assumptions: The software we are implementing will meet the business needsWe have capable resources to undertake the...
by SP Singh | Jun 6, 2022 | Governance
We measure project progress by comparing the planned time/budget against the actuals. It is a very rudimentary method where everyone pretends to be busy. Let us consider the following example: I signed a contract with a Builder to construct my house. After two months,...
by SP Singh | Jun 4, 2022 | Governance
In the last few posts, we covered: importance of documenting project assumptions,why Project Sponsors should focus on assumptions,different types of project assumptions that often cause issues and,how vital assumptions are in project estimates As a Project Sponsor,...
by SP Singh | Jun 3, 2022 | Governance
Do yourself a favour. Reject all software implementation estimates that you ever receive without assumptions. Why? Imagine going to the Builder and asking for estimates to build a house. The Builder may ask a few questions to clarify the type of house. Then, rest, he...
by SP Singh | Jun 2, 2022 | Governance
Project Sponsors must ask intelligent questions to the Project Team and stakeholders. But what is the one question that Project Sponsors must ask the most? Imagine the Project Manager updating the Sponsor about project risks, issues, and decisions. Among all other...
by SP Singh | Jun 1, 2022 | Governance
The problem is that we do not document project assumptions and validate them. Instead, we keep on going with the broad leap of faith. These 11 project assumptions are causing immense grief: The new enterprise software we choose will meet our current and future...
by SP Singh | May 31, 2022 | Governance
We wash our hands with soap and wipe with a paper towel, assuming the paper towel is clean. Similarly, we choose enterprise software, assuming it will meet our business needs. The fact is that these assumptions and hopes keep us going forward. However, we should be...
by SP Singh | May 30, 2022 | Project Execution
The customer Project team often gets stuck in the perfection trap. As they know more about the possibilities during the Enterprise software implementation, they ask for more stuff. The following are a few of the standard requests: Additional module – For example,...
by SP Singh | May 29, 2022 | Governance
Enterprise projects (ERP/CRM) are big, complex and messy. They often require Project Sponsors to make hard decisions. One thing that every Sponsor must protect is the Project completion date. So, the Sponsor must ensure that project completes as per the planned...
by SP Singh | May 29, 2022 | Governance
Enterprise implementations are complex beasts. It would be nice if Project Sponsors have clarity on priority. What is more important? Ensuring the product (project outcome) is well received by the business, orThe project is delivered within the set budget, orThe...
