Introducing
at-a-glance
What is Project RapidStart?Project RapidStart is a program
offered to Capgemini engagement teams which quickly gets the team
on the same page by leveling the teams knowledgebase of the client,
engagement, and Capgemini methods, tools and approaches. It
establishes project strategies, procedures and standards to be
discussed with the client. Finally, the program utilizes Americas
Subject Matter Specialists in the development of project processes,
key project strategies, tools and configuration requirements.
What are some of the benefits of using Project RapidStart?
Provides an opportunity to push consistency in program start-up
activities through people, technology, templates, methodology, and
processes Integrates consultant learning throughout the engagement
lifecycle Provides an easy access, ready-to-use toolkit that
prepares a team quickly for an engagement across its lifecycle,
while providing live assistance from the Delivery Management group
as needed Creates BOTH a Capgemini and client project team that is
knowledgeable and prepared to execute the project in an effective
and efficient manner This collaboration creates a win-win between
Capgemini and the valued client.
When Should I Use Project RapidStart? Projects with at least $1
million in revenues and/or
Projects undergoing a deal review.
At the very beginning of a engagement or
At the beginning of subsequent phases of a project After
Contract and Statement of Work have been signed (or currently
underway)
What are the components of the Project RapidStart
Framework?Project RapidStart moves the engagement team rapidly and
effectively through the start-up time period of the engagement or
new phase of an engagement.
Two Primary Stages of Project RapidStart are as follows:
First stage is conducted at a Capgemini site and includes the
Capgemini project team only.
Second stage is conducted at the client site and includes the
Capgemini project team and client project management team.
Each group receives training, conducts workshops, and prepares
deliverables.There are 13 events within the Project RapidStart
Framework relating to the Capgemini project team and 11 events
within the Project RapidStart Framework relating to the Full Team
(i.e., the Capgemini team and the client PM team).
Its important to note that if any of the phases do not apply to
your engagement, the Framework can be utilized as a cafeteria plan,
whereby the team can pick and choose the events based on the
projects needs.
What types of deliverables result from a Project RapidStart
engagement?There are numerous deliverables which come out of the
Project RapidStart framework. Some representative examples include
(but are not limited to)
Baseline Project & Approach Definition
General Industry information
Project Workplan & Resource Requirements Project Governance
Plan Team Retention & Incentive Plan
Distributed Delivery Statement of Work
Implementation Strategy
Communication Strategy & Plan
Change Management Risk Assessment
IT Architecture
Kickoff PresentationWho is involved in Project RapidStart?There
can be numerous participants among the various workshops of the
Project RapidStart Framework such as the Capgemini Project Team,
Client Management & PM Team, Capgemini Pursuit Leadership,
Capacity Management, CS & TS Learning Managers, Distributed
Delivery Coordinator and Subject Matter Specialists in the EM,
Technical, or Change Management areas, to list a few.How do I
access Project RapidStart?Project RapidStart can be accessed via
the Americas MyPortal within the Operations topic under Delivery
Management.
Sign me up! Who do I contact? Please contact Terry Kemp at
404-806-5010 in Atlanta or [email protected] to schedule a
Project RapidStart session today!
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