Session: Project Lifecycle Management Panelist: Andrea Butala, City of Pasadena Date: Wednesday October 3, 2001

October 2001 Tidemark User's Conference2 Introduction Formula for Success Process = Results

October 2001 Tidemark User's Conference3 Needs Analysis Formal or Informal Return on Investment Technology for Technology Sake?

October 2001 Tidemark User's Conference4 Specification Document Critical – Get Assistance if Necessary Detailed Research Required Classes Conferences Meeting with other users Industry Journals

October 2001 Tidemark User's Conference5 Proposal Review Set Measurements & Scoring Check References Complete Submittals Team Review Interviews – Meet the Staff

October 2001 Tidemark User's Conference6 Contract Negotiations Strong Contract – Dump the Boiler Plate Be Willing to Walk Identify Contract Points in RFP Let Lawyers be the Bad Guys

October 2001 Tidemark User's Conference7 Implementation Management Detailed Implementation Plan Schedule Budget – Manage Change Orders Don’t Under Estimate Resources Reward Players – Keep Team Motivated Keep Your Finger on the Pulse

October 2001 Tidemark User's Conference8 Closure Project Team – Lessons Learned Celebrate the Completion Acknowledge Contributors