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Defining the Scope in IT Projects - Part VIII - Other Work

July 21, 2008 | Author: admin | Filed under: Scope Management, Project Scope Management

Defining the Scope in IT Projects - Part VIII - Other Work (#8 in the series Defining the Scope in IT Projects)
By Neville Turbit - Project Perfect

The following is a list of work that may need to be specifically included or excluded. Make sure it is clear if this is to be included, and that it is documented. When we come to planning, it should be clear what needs to be catered for in the plan:

• Preparation of training material
• Delivery of training
• Business Process documentation
• Business Process Re-engineering
• Rework
• Project management and administration
• Vendor management
• Security
• Disaster recovery plans
• Business continuity plans
• Provision and setup of equipment
• Software
• Communication
• Support after go-live
• Recruitment of permanent or contract staff
• Staff performance management and evaluation
• Hardware upgrade or purchase
• Hardware installation
• Data preparation for transfer
• System documentation

Previous article: Defining the Scope in IT Projects - Part VII - Other Considerations

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Project Perfect sell “Project Administrator” software, which is a tool to assist organisations better manage project risks, issues, budgets, scope, documentation planning and scheduling. They also created a technique for gathering requirements called “Method H”, and sell software to support the technique. For more information on Project tools or Project Management visit www.projectperfect.com.au

Related Articles

• Defining the Scope in IT Projects - Part I
• Defining the Scope in IT Projects - Part II
• Defining the Scope in IT Projects - Part IV - Define the Functionality
• Defining the Scope in IT Projects - Part VII - Other Considerations
• Defining the Scope in IT Projects - Part III - Define Deliverables

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