Implementation | Preparation
Establish project management practices, train the project team in the selected methodology, construct the project plan and assess project risks.
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| 1 | Gather and report lessons learned to date
4 Lessons learned from activities and steps of the previous phase should be gathered from key project participants. |
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| 2 | Understand implementation methodology
4 Review implementation methodology with SI project manager. |
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| 3 | Develop Project Plans
4 Work with SI project lead to develop and communicate high level, 30-day detailed and resource plans that include all key components as described in the methodology checklist and sample project plan. |
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| 4 | Establish standards
4 Work with SI to establish project standards for documentation, development, issue management, change control and acceptance. |
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| 5 | Establish regular meetings
4 Establish regular project status and steering committee reporting and meetings. |
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| 6 | Update Project Charter
4 Update the initial Project Charter to reflect the most current information available, including updated financial data. |
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| 7 | Conduct Project Kick-Off Meeting
4 Conduct kick-off meeting for key Integrated Project Team and other project stakeholders to commence implementation phase. |
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| 8 | Train project team
4 Train project team on the implementation methodology, project standards to be used for the project lifecycle, providing details and specifics for Blueprint phase. |
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| 9 | Manage the project teams
4 Assure all team leads and members understand what tasks are to be accomplished during the planning phase. |
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| 10 | Assess project risks
4 Perform program risk assessment and create risk mitigation plan for the project. |
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| 11 | Assure preparation is complete
4 Validate all tasks for preparation phase are complete and appropriate sign-offs are secured. |
Process for Gathering and Reporting Lessons Learned
COTS Methodology Checklist
Implementation Life Cycle View (Sample - SPAWAR)
End User Education and Training: Sample Tools
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