PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE: ENABLING PROJECT SUCCESS

The Situation
In addition to using projects for development of products and services, firms are increasingly using projects for organization- or “enterprise”-wide initiatives, such as, development and implementation of corporate strategy, technology upgrades and implementation, process improvement, organizational transformation, and integration efforts following merger or acquisition. The success rate of these types of projects is low. According to a recent study, 71 percent of all software development projects result in failure (that is, premature cancellation or lack of use upon completion). Project and organizational goals are often not achieved; there are cost overruns, schedule delays, and/or stakeholder dissatisfaction or apathy. These failures can threaten the ability of organizations to survive and prosper.

Our Solution
In response to this increasing demand for project management expertise, InterImage Consulting offers a variety of Project Management services to its customers. These services are often delivered in support of a significant change effort that requires the development or improvement of an organization’s project management capabilities. These same services are also delivered to organizations that want to create an environment that fosters consistent project success. Using collaborative techniques and our knowledge transfer process, InterImage works with customers to develop a project management methodology, implement project management principles and critical infrastructure within the organization, and transfer project management skills to key personnel. The results: organization support and adherence to project management principles and well-defined projects completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of internal and external customers.

Key Outcomes

Assessment of Project Management Capabilities
Assessment of the organization’s project management capabilities and capacity. Determination of the extent current project management performance affects the overall strategy and performance of the organization.

Project Management Methodology
A detailed, step-by-step description of the processes, tools, templates, standards, and practices for managing projects, consistent with the industry best practices and standards established documented by the Project Management Institute in their PM Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Project Management Infrastructure Design
Detailed design for the new project management environment, including establishment of a project management office and redesigned business processes, technology, organization structure, business practices and policies, reward and compensation systems, and performance measures and standards.

Project Management Skills and Knowledge Transfer Program
An integrated training program focused on mentoring designed to transfer project management skills and knowledge from experienced to less experienced project managers; addressing capabilities associated with the typical project lifecycle, and promoting the critical leadership skills required of today’s project managers.

Project Management Methodology and Infrastructure Implementation Plan
Describes the specific activities, responsibilities, resource needs, time requirements, dependencies and risks for key deliverables within each phase of implementation.

Implementation Support
Specific consulting activities that will support the customer-led implementation of the environment; such as project management and monitoring, communication development, technology development and implementation, leadership coaching, and training development and implementation.