How it Works

Contribution Assessment (TAP) – An in-depth look at where your IS organization stands today, starting with a statement and clarification of company goals and competitive strengths, business unit objectives and strategies, IS/IT strategy, capability and credibilbity, customer satisfaction, quality, technology, resource and budgetary constraints, possibilities, alignment and misalignment on current business effort and projects and organizational culture. The process identifies strengths and weaknesses which are discussed with management and then collaboratively organized into a report. A clear picture with prioirities, options, quick wins and recommendations to lay the foundation, elevating IS leadership and the organization to a higher level, valued and rewarded for the contribution made to the profitability and success of the company, instead of the limitations and status imposed by the current controlled expense and continual cost cutting prevalent today. 
 
Corporate Goals, Business Objectives Definition, Strategy – Develop high-impact IS strategies, that deliver credibility and measured contribution with associated projects aligned to the business unit obectives, vertical revenues or portfolio improvements. Plan, design, build strategies that achieve contribution, guidance and compliance targets using Earned Value, Return on Investment (ROI), Initial Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MRR), satisfaction, quality or improvement. Our methods track achievement of business objectives and how they contribute to the corporate goals. Using proven metrics IS Contribution improvement is measured, monitored and delivered to IS leadership. The value can then be communicated to Executive and Business Sponsors in terms they understand.

Business Case Presentation – Proven business case models showing the value contribution of each project to current business goals and corporate strategies. Provide management timely ROI (Return on Investment), IRR (Internal Rate of Return), MIRR (Modified Internal Rate of Return) analysis and information for Business and Corporate support.

Business Requirements – We collaborate then communicate and document projects with specific business obectives and their related requirements for completion in a format and manner that is easily understood by all involved in the phases of a project’s lifecycle. Our objective is to remain true to scope, schedule, budget, organization capabilities and oversight responsibilities unless opportunities to deliver higher value are discovered. With our expertise in identifying these opportunities, new levels of collaboration and communication can be achieved delivering real IS value to the business units. Our continual focus on quality deliverables throughout the project lifecycle and clear, concise and effective communications multiplies success.

Cost Analysis and Budgeting – Our methods use the best-of-breed in industry standards. From your initial business request, cost and expense are monitored through each phase, from requirement definition, project feasibility, to funding of your efforts. Compare estimated budgets against actual spent during project execution. Our practice uses expert estimations, continuous status indicators, advanced forecasting and risk assessment methods.  

Risk Management – Identify, mitigate and track areas of risk: project management/reporting limitations, dependencies on technologies, limited budgets, project timelines, human capital considerations, etc. Our methods leverage internal and external expertise, quickly identifying root cause, options for resolution and quick action. Our methods take into consideration all of the business and technology aspects and deliver solutions that fit the company’s environment and limitations.
 
Execution – Plan and budget the approved projects using our effective project execution methods, providing transparency and accountability to project activities and status at all times across the organization. Control and manage projects in concert, adjusting schedules and resources where necessary. Assure that everyone stays in sync, understands what is being done and why, and gain commitment to the successful completion of each effort.
 
Development – Begin the development process, controlling workflow, and tracking all stages of development completion using our advanced methods. Schedule frequent project communication and updates with the affected business units, corporate executives and staff in order to build confidence in the IS organization by delivering what was promised, on time and on budget.