The most significant factors that influence the success or failure outcomes of a project are driven by three key elements:
- the appointment of the project manager
- the ability to translate the business need into a clear definition and scope
- the ability to implement robust product assurance and quality management standards
Project Management
BDS Solutions project managers bring with them the experience of project managing the delivery of over 1,000 ICT business solutions projects, ranging from the large infrastructure developments and upgrades involving many thousands of users and a wide range of applications and business information systems, through to small projects for single server\application solutions.
Definition of Scope
Less than 25% of these projects came to BDS Solutions supported with a clear definition of requirements or scope already defined; most were based on only a broad outline of requirements. We excel at turning ideas or desires for business improvement into reality, recognising success is as much about managing expectations within budgetary and time constraints as it is about being innovative. Our success is measured by the fact that more than 80% of our consultancy income is sourced from repeat business with existing customers.
Applications of Standards
Our services are founded on the mature industry standard Office of Government Commerce (OGC) accredited Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE2) methodology and complimented with proven quality assurance practices delivered under the management of our ISO9001:2000 accredited Quality Management System (QMS), used to facilitate a unique and robust assurance and quality management process.
We can provide proven project management practitioners for the management of any or all of the following aspects:
- Business analysis, business case development and scope definition
- Project initiation and project management
- Technical and business assurance
- Testing and verification
- Issue and Change Control Management
- Post project review
"to time, to quality and to budget"
Key Factors for Success
Our project managers have the experience and knowledge and personal characteristics to make the difference, success is delivered through the:
- securing of executive support
- facilitation of user involvement
- setting of clear business objectives
- a well defined scope
- proven planning and change control methods
- effective and efficient communication
- motivation of participants
- support for team members
- encouragement of new ideas and good working practices
Testament of our capabilities is evidenced by the mature and successful ICT infrastructure and systems integration business which is BDS Solutions.