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CUG07 – THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION IN SUCCESSFUL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Craig O’Connor, mcaConnect | GG Rowe, Planar Systems, Inc. Frank Vukovits, Fastpath | Tom Farmer TricorBraun
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A LITTLE ABOUT CRAIG
Implemented version of Axapta/Dynamics AX (3.0 – AX2012 R3)
Lead projects in 6 different countries CFO of 2 different manufacturing
companies Involved with AXUG back in 2004 [email protected]
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IT Project Manager at Planar Systems, Inc. 20+ years experience managing software application projects
– ERP, SaaS, Custom Apps– IT, cross functional, multi-regional, multi-vendors– Conversions, acquisitions, mergers, divestitures– Waterfall, agile, scrum– MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, Jira
Led AX 2012 RTM/CU3 implementation at Planar AXUG member since 2013 PMP certified since March 2009 Email: [email protected], Phone: 503-748-5754
A LITTLE ABOUT GG ROWE
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A LITTLE ABOUT FRANK
Implemented versions of Axapta/Dynamics AX (3.0 – AX2012)
Lead manufacturing projects, global install in 6 different countries
Worked as PM both on the customer and user side
One of the founders of AXUG [email protected]
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Sr. System Architect at TricorBraun Project Management experience includes enterprise software
implementation and engineering projects Worked with AX as an implementing partner and a user Implemented versions from AX 3.0 to AX 2012 AXUG member since 2010 PMP certified since March 2006 Co-Chair of AXUG Missouri Chapter Email: [email protected], Phone: 314-983-2087
A LITTLE ABOUT TOM
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CRAIG O’CONNOR
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< 50% of ERP Implementations are considered a success
What are the reasons? Lack of Executive Management Commitment Inadequate Requirements Definition (to the Vision) IT Driven not Business Driven Not Adhering to a Formal Project Methodology Inadequate (or the wrong) Resources Resistance to Change/Lack of Buy In/Unmanaged Change Misfit of Application Software to Business Process Unrealistic Expectations of Benefits and ROI Poor Project Design Leading to Extensive Modifications Poor Communications Ill Advised Cost Cutting (or inappropriate investment from the beginning))
Source: https://www.gartner.com/doc/1603415
3 PILLARS OF SUCCESS
PeopleProcess
Technology
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GG ROWE
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PROJECT AND ISSUE TRACKING
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Project Planning– Filled with dependencies, cross-functional and management input– Tons of thought goes in during this phase– A very detailed project plan is developed…
Project Execution– Do you review activity against the original plan?– Update future planned dates due to dependency changes?– Do you track issues as it relates to the project plan and schedule?– Does the project team understand the plan? Management?
THE PROJECT PLAN
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Defining the Issue– Missed requirement, Testing failure, Development need, Bug, etc.– Who owns the task/issue and who owns the resolution?
Prioritizing the Issue– How critical is it?– What or who is the impact?
Time Phasing the task/Issue– When does it need to be resolved?– Where does it fit overall to the project schedule?
DOCUMENTING THE TASK/ISSUE
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The solution– Who should be involved in solving?– Use CAIRO Chart – Consult-Approve-Inform-Responsible-Omit
Losing Track…– Emails can contain multiple issues or spawn discussions– Spreadsheets can limit visibility and editing capabilities– Size of project may deem the need for an online tool or database
Benefits– Use as a knowledgebase, closed loop communication– Management reporting, project tracking
TRACKING TO RESOLUTION
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TRACKING AND COMMUNICATION
Sample Format
Sample Format
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TRACKING/VISIBILITY – DASHBOARD BY FUNCTION
Sample Format
By priority, phase, planned vs. active, open vs. resolved, cross-functional, etc…
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TRACKING/VISIBILITY – DASHBOARD BY PROJECT
Sample Format
By phase, schedule date, functional vs. technical, open vs. resolved, etc…
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FRANK VUKOVITS
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Managing Change in Organization– Organizational Change Management (OCM) Strategy– Tone starts at the top– Communicate outside of core project team– Can be model for all large scale company projects
Managing Change in People– Identify and cater, when possible, to personal motivations– Set goals and reward– Don’t let one ‘bad apple’ be your most vocal project communicator– Understand people, except us crazy PMs, doesn’t usually like change
Planning for Change Management– Make sure it is included in Project Plan– Train Managers around change management if required
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
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TOM FARMER
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Methodology– What is it?– Why use it?
Examples and tools– SureStep – methodology for implementing Microsoft Dynamics– Life Cycle Services – tools for managing implementation and maintenance
of Microsoft Dynamics– PMI PMBOK – description of common project management practices
Waterfall/Agile
PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES
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QUESTION & ANSWER
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