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Good project management is about a proven methodology and experienced professionals.

When you want to deploy a new system or migrate your business to or from suppliers, wouldn’t it be reassuring to know your project is being run by professionals. People who understand the markets, the instruments, the people and the cultures within financial services business units. People who use a proven methodology appropriate to your organisation.

In any project you need to be clear where you are, where you are going and what you need to do to get there. It’s a common misconception that the vendor will manage your project, so insufficient resource is allocated to running it yourself. Be aware that vendors will only accept control of the activities necessary to get their system installed and the assets migrated. But there are a host of other activities that need to be considered and managed, all to do with changes in your operating model resulting from the new system.

Our team of experienced professionals can provide you with a complete plan that lays out how you will move from the current operating model to the desired future operating model. We can help you avoid the pitfalls. For the best chance of success, invite us to work with you through the complete lifecycle of the project so you achieve the outcome you want.

Why do projects fail?

  • No inherent “projects culture” – “blame the project manager”
  • Poor Stakeholder Management – “engage and influence”
  • Poor Project Board’s performance– “ineffective direction”
  • Poor reports and meetings – “decision support”
  • Lack of project assurance – “right first time, most of the time”
  • Lack of (tailored) project methods – “inconsistency of approach”
  • Lack of appropriate training – “for all stakeholders”
  • Risk identification not risk management – “reality and actions”
  • Poor Planning – “get real”
  • Lack of a continuous improvement culture – “re-use don’t re-invent”

Source: Sue Vowler, author of the OGC’s guidance on Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices