Implementing processes or technologies is an iterative process that varies based on the requirements and constraints of an organisation. CPS emphasises that for the technology portion of any implementation only the required functionality is implemented at the appropriate time, and that it is sensible to phase implementations to ensure that an organisations processes are aligned. This ensures that change management issues are kept to a minimum while maximum benefits are realised.
The Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution provides centralisation and standardisation of project and resource information to enable:
EPM benefits organisations most when supported by integrated project management processes. It opens possibilities for portfolio, programme, project and resource management previously unavailable with Microsoft Project until the appearance of Microsoft Project 2000 and Project Central.
Like any other technology initiative, implementing the Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution presents challenges. Organisations need to comprehend the possibilities, and review objectives for what they want to achieve through Enterprise Project Management, in the context of its organisational Project Management Maturity.
Components of the Implementation Roadmap include:
CPS work with clients to identify desired business process improvements, unique needs, constraints and deliverables. We also conduct technical and business-needs analysis to provide inputs to the design stage where the process of configuring the Microsoft EPM Solution to your organisations defined requirements in line with any process improvements begins.
Taking the outputs of the Discovery stage, CPS extends the benefits of the Microsoft EPM Solution to your organisation. This includes the revision of processes and supporting the set-up of the technical environment and configuring the Microsoft EPM Solution. Clients benefit from CPS' experience through structured and continuous knowledge transfer during implementation and beyond.
Rolling-out the EPM environment and mentoring of staff and managers on best work management practices, and providing training in processes and on software features and functionality.
CPS' Customer Support Solutions ensure that customers obtain the highest level of support and return on investment (ROI) once the Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution has been implemented.
A phased approach to benefit delivery helps to ensure a successful implementation process. It is therefore possible to begin with a straightforward project repository, delivering measurable benefits in a short space of time, as a stepping stone to the implementation of a more feature rich solution encompassing robust processes.
The challenge of implementing EPM includes:
