1. Update on Project Prioritization Effort
SAPbiz
10 March ‘04
29-Aug-19
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

2. Current Status – 2nd Meeting Overview of Resource Model
Presentation Outline
Current Status – 2nd Meeting
Overview of Resource Model
Methodology
Resource problem
“A-B-C” Analysis
Future Direction – Ongoing Process
29-Aug-19
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

3. Current Status 2nd Meeting, 3/1
Attendance: Grochow (+Staff), Proj. Sponsors (+1)
Problem: Bring requirements, resources into equilibrium
Action from Meeting: Further Analysis by Staff
Extend model to 36 months / equilibrium
Provide delay analysis
Bring Back Results to Group for Further Discussion
29-Aug-19
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

4. Resource Requirements from Project Managers
Resource Model
Resource Requirements from Project Managers
Available Staff from Providers (mainly AC)
Broken out by:
Project, support/small projects
Skill, e.g. business analyst, ABAP, web
Organization / team
Result: TBA by Project, Skill
29-Aug-19
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

5. Resource Model (cont.)
29-Aug-19
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

6. “A-B-C” Analysis Break Out Projects By Major Scope Items
Characterize each item as:
(A) Must have functionality
(B) Want to have functionality
(C) Enhancement / Extension to base functionality
Also as Regulatory, Budget Related, Other
Analyze Impact of B+C Deferral, Project Delay or Cancellation.
Done With Project Managers, Reviewed by Sponsors
29-Aug-19
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

7. “A-B-C” Analysis (cont.)
Results:
Most discussion on HR/Payroll, EHS, and Upgrade
No conclusions re delay or cut
Staff to analyze delay options again, and bring options to Group for discussion
JG: “Maybe we don’t get to zero today, but we’ll get closer.”
29-Aug-19
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

8. Resolve Immediate Problem:
Future Direction
Resolve Immediate Problem:
Group Develops Options to Achieve Equilibrium
Delays and cuts preferred options
Review with Curry
Make Decision(s)
Group Evolves Into Ongoing Process, e.g. Quarterly Meetings
29-Aug-19
Massachusetts Institute of Technology