You’ve engaged a reputable consulting firm to perform a large systems project. You’ve prepared an RFP, carefully reviewed the responses, scrutinised the consultancy’s oral presentation, and ultimately negotiated and signed a well-written statement of work (SOW).
Don’t stop there.
A clearly defined SOW may place you on the right path, but it doesn’t ensure success. In reality, the project manager engaged to run your project may not even be the person who wrote the SOW.
As an IT leader, you can and should do more to help advance your consulting projects from contract to execution. A careful review of the project plan is one way to facilitate this transition, and it’s an underused and surprisingly effective method of finding early warning signs. So spend time reviewing the project plan and asking questions. Here’s what to look for…
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