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1
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- A managed approach to planning and controlling the implementation of
application software.
- A flexible tool kit, designed to support the Project Management function
in a custom or package software installation.
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2
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- Project organized into Phases; Activities within each Phase.
- Project Manager’s Checklists reviewed and completed at the conclusion of
each Phase.
- Electronic Tools and Templates support use of standards.
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3
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- Project Phases:
- 1. Project Definition
- 2. Conference Room Pilot
- 3. Development /
Programming
- 4. System Integration
- 5. Procedures and
Training
- 6. Conversion
and Startup
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4
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- Activities
- Develop Project Mission Statement
- Organize Team, Define Roles, Obtain Commitments
- Develop Training Plan
- Develop Project Work Plan
- Install Package Software
- Conduct Project Team Training
- Develop Project Standards and Procedures
- Schedule Conference Room Pilot
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5
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- Project Manager’s Checkpoint
- Review/Complete Project Definition Checklist
- Review/Complete Software Installation Checklist
- Review Procedures and Training Checklist
- Review Project Administration Checklist
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6
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- Activities
- Analyze/Document Requirements
- Establish System Prototype
- Define CRP Scope and Exercises
- Conduct Conference Room Pilot
- Log Issue Reports
- Draft User Procedures
- Review and Update Overall Project Work Plan
- Project Manager’s Checkpoint
- Review/Complete CRP Checklist
- Complete Project Administration Checklist
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7
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- Activities
- Develop Programming & Database Standards
- Obtain Requirements Definition Approval
- Walk Through High Level Designs
- Perform Detailed Design
- Code and Unit Test
- Project Manager’s Checkpoint
- Review Programming and Conversion Checklist
- Complete Project Administration Checklist
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8
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- Activities
- Assign/Resolve CRP Issues
- Document System Test Plan
- Build System Test Data Model
- Conduct System Test
- Adjust Custom Programming
- Prepare System Hardware and Facilities
- Project Manager’s Checkpoint
- Complete Project Administration Checklist
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9
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- Activities
- Finalize User Procedures
- Develop User Training Materials
- Conduct User Training
- Develop Cutover Schedule/Script
- Project Manager’s Checkpoint
- Review/Complete Procedures and Training Checklist
- Complete Project Administration Checklist
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10
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- Activities
- Train Operations Staff
- Load Manually Converted Data
- Run Conversion Programs
- Verify Master File Data
- Balance/Reconcile Transaction Data
- Monitor Transactions, Usage, Balances
- Close First Period Books
- Project Manager’s Checkpoint
- Complete Programming and Conversion Checklist
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- Conclusion: A successful implementation.
- planned
- organized
- executed
- documented
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Notes
