An IT project refers to a set of activities that transforms ideas of a proposed project into a system that works well to satisfy the intended purpose. Delivery of value is the key purpose of investing in IT projects. Healthcare organizations are not happy on the projects that are failing to deliver the promised value. These projects are failing because of either becoming more central to the strategic plan and clinical excellence of the organization or capital constrains or failure to access credit (Glaser, 2009). For an IT project to deliver well, it should have the following characteristics
In order for an IT project to succeed the following aspects should be put in account.
Project proposal.
The IT project proposal is the key in investigating value. The proposal requests money and the commitment of the organization to offer management attention and the effort of the staff to implement the project. It outlines the advantages which the organization will have after implementing the system. Its quality determines whether it will be approved or not. A good proposal has the following ingredients the goals and requirements should be clearly and plainly stipulated, the views and concerns of the leaders affected or required in the project or in the process of its implementation should be addressed well and openly, severally, the timelines of the project should reviewed by the parties concerned, the resources needed (staff, manager, money) should be clearly defined, and finally, accountabilities and the projects risks are well stated and addressed (Glaser, 2009). More importantly, the credibility of the leader makes it possible for the proposal to sail through.
Project sponsors
This is the person who holds the overall accountability of the whole project and he or she should be drawn from the area that directly falls on the project been implemented. There duties are to secure funding and resources required, makes final decisions, assists the affected and the engaged managers in the project, promotes the project internally or externally, chairs the steering committee, makes the timelines met and supervises the managers involved. To deliver value in the project, the sponsors should be strong, committed in the project, and a respected individual in the organization.
Project management
Project management involves project charter, the plan, and the status report. The management is responsible for guiding and managing the whole project. It has a steering committee that resolves the changes in scope, affected budget, milestone and the deliverables. A strong management team consists of the project sponsor, business owners, the project manager, and the IT manager (Glaser, 2009).
Project value management
The implementation of the project does not guarantee the quality of value delivered however additional management actions are necessary to have this in place. A good project proposal, an efficient project sponsor, and a project that is well managed are significant. These actions include
Increased accountability for the investment results.
Value achieved should be celebrated.
The cycle of deliverables should be shorted.
The benchmark value
Finally value should be focused from the start.
- The strategy of the project should be well linked with the organizations strategy
- Proper coordination of the IT department and the other departments is vital
- The staff of the project should be talented, skilled and experienced for the job
- Managing the process and behavioral change effectively is highly required
- Quality standards in the process of developing the system should be stressed.
In order for an IT project to succeed the following aspects should be put in account.
Project proposal.
The IT project proposal is the key in investigating value. The proposal requests money and the commitment of the organization to offer management attention and the effort of the staff to implement the project. It outlines the advantages which the organization will have after implementing the system. Its quality determines whether it will be approved or not. A good proposal has the following ingredients the goals and requirements should be clearly and plainly stipulated, the views and concerns of the leaders affected or required in the project or in the process of its implementation should be addressed well and openly, severally, the timelines of the project should reviewed by the parties concerned, the resources needed (staff, manager, money) should be clearly defined, and finally, accountabilities and the projects risks are well stated and addressed (Glaser, 2009). More importantly, the credibility of the leader makes it possible for the proposal to sail through.
Project sponsors
This is the person who holds the overall accountability of the whole project and he or she should be drawn from the area that directly falls on the project been implemented. There duties are to secure funding and resources required, makes final decisions, assists the affected and the engaged managers in the project, promotes the project internally or externally, chairs the steering committee, makes the timelines met and supervises the managers involved. To deliver value in the project, the sponsors should be strong, committed in the project, and a respected individual in the organization.
Project management
Project management involves project charter, the plan, and the status report. The management is responsible for guiding and managing the whole project. It has a steering committee that resolves the changes in scope, affected budget, milestone and the deliverables. A strong management team consists of the project sponsor, business owners, the project manager, and the IT manager (Glaser, 2009).
Project value management
The implementation of the project does not guarantee the quality of value delivered however additional management actions are necessary to have this in place. A good project proposal, an efficient project sponsor, and a project that is well managed are significant. These actions include
Increased accountability for the investment results.
Value achieved should be celebrated.
The cycle of deliverables should be shorted.
The benchmark value
Finally value should be focused from the start.
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