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epsilica consulting white paper
How implementing a Project Gateway Process
will improve your organisation epsilica consulting A division of Portfolio Software Limited http://www.epsilica.com http://www.portfoliosoftware.co.uk
Implementing a Project Gateway Process 1 of 9 epsilica consulting 2007© CONDITIONS OF USE All material in this document, unless otherwise stated, and in any materials developed using or based upon these documents, including without limitation text, logos, icons, photographs and all other artwork, is copyright material of Portfolio Software Limited. Use may be made of these documents and materials for non-commercial purposes without permission from the copyright holder on condition that the ownership of Portfolio Software Limited is identified in any material so used. Commercial use of this material may only be made with the express, prior, written permission of Portfolio Software Limited and subject to such conditions as they may determine. In no event will Portfolio Software Limited be liable for any loss or damage including, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damages whatsoever arising from use or loss of use of, data or profits arising out of or in connection with the use of this document or materials. Links to any other websites contained in this document are for information only and Portfolio Software Limited accepts no responsibility or liability for access to, or the material on, any such website.
Implementing a Project Gateway Process 2 of 9 epsilica consulting 2007© Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Why You Need a Project Gateway Process .......................................................... 4 1.2 The Conception of Projects ................................................................................... 4 2. Cultural Considerations ............................................................................................. 5 2.1 Senior Management Buy In ................................................................................... 5 2.2 People ................................................................................................................... 5 3. Project Gateway Process Development .................................................................... 6 3.1 Workshops............................................................................................................. 6 3.2 Development Lifecycle .......................................................................................... 6 4. Gateway Process Lifecycle ....................................................................................... 7 5. Implementing the Project Gateway Process ............................................................. 7 6. Other Considerations ................................................................................................ 8 6.1 Compliance............................................................................................................ 8 6.2 Communication, Communication, Communication ................................................ 8 7. Conclusion ................................................................................................................ 8 8. Further Discussions .................................................................................................. 8 9. Further Reading ........................................................................................................ 9
Implementing a Project Gateway Process 3 of 9 epsilica consulting 2007© 1. Introduction 1.1 Why You Need a Project Gateway Process Time is money, resources are scarce and only projects that add value and meet the organisation?s strategic aim and objectives should be flying. Why is it, therefore, that so many projects are running that have not been formally approved, burn limited and finite resource and, most importantly, do not improve or deliver new services or increase market share? This paper first sets out the context of why this happens, what problems it ... [download for more]
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