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Critical Project Audit Tool™

Scenario:  Analysts are concerned about the progress of a strategy-critical technology initiative XYZ Corporation launched 24 months ago. Successful and timely completion of the project is crucial. Management agrees that an independent evaluation is in the best interest of all. This assessment was completed about half-way into the project.

Directions: Roll the cursor over the black boxes to see key findings from the Critical Project Assessment™ conducted by MGA.

Legend:
  • Green--Organization performs well in this area. (Score 80-100)
  • Yellow--Organization is performing adequately in this area, but faces some challenges. (Score 60-79)
  • Red--Organization faces significant challenges in this area. (Score <60)
Critical Project Audit Evaluation Categories
Provide
Leadership &
Support
Strategize
& Plan
Authorize
Resources
Manage
Intangibles
Conduct
Oversight
Coordinate
Workplan
Create
Documentation
Control
Activities
Manage
Vendors
Manage
Changes
Analyze
Impact
Define
Requirements
Design
Solution
Manage
Logistics
Produce
Deliverables
Implement
Changes
Conduct
Testing
Go Live
Conduct
Post-
Implementation
Assessment
Wrap Up


Summary:

  • The project's execution is estimated to be approximately five (5) months behind schedule.
  • The project’s financial impact will not be seen until the 3rd quarter 2008, 9 months behind original schedule. Anticipated cost savings likely not to be fully realized due to scope changes that affect the performance of updated software packages.
  • Customer retention issues that could affect overall revenue have not been resolved and may be significant if agreement is not reached with three key customers, two of whom have clear contract termination clauses that could be invoked.


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