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How to validate assumptions?
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,...
Close your eyes and reject all estimates without assumptions!
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...
One question that Project Sponsors must ask the most!
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...
These 11 project assumptions are causing immense grief!
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...
Assumptions and hopes keep us going forward, but you should be aware of them!
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...
Ask for a workable product! Don’t forget – Less is more!
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,...
8 profound reasons to protect the project timeline in every possible way!
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...
What is the one thing that every Project Sponsor must protect?
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...
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