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

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

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

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

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