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Achiever
Implementation Methodology (AIM)
Achiever Software follows a project management
methodology that has been developed in-house to
provide a framework that is flexible, yet provides
strong guidelines. This methodology is referred
to as AIM. AIM is a process-based approach for
project management, providing a scaleable and
tailored method for the management of all types
of projects. Each process is defined with its
key inputs and outputs, together with the specific
objectives of each process and the activities
to be carried out.
The fundamental stages
of a project are as follows:
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Project Initiation |
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Project Definition
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Project Design
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Project Data
Design |
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Project Integration |
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Report Design |
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Project Build |
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Go Live &
Support |
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Post-live
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The amount of time spent
on each stage, varies dependant on its complexity.
Other alterations can be made based on individual
requirements, or team availability.
Each stage is controlled
and reported upon using a variety of tools. These
tools include the provision and maintenance of
a project plan and subsequent reconciliation,
and through the use of Achiever as an internal
project management tool. This enables Achiever's
Project Managers to review planned and required
days, day cost, scheduling as an activity and
to enable budgetary and project controls via workflow.
Training is also considered
a tool for the impact it can have on the construction
of a project. Training courses range from end
user courses, to a more consultative approach
including a "train the trainer" approach, and
consultants courses. The range of courses is to
enable the customer to not only train the users,
but become trained on Achiever as a product. Therefore
allowing them to continue growing the system as
the business changes, without returning to Achiever
for additional configuration. Achiever is a true
and adaptable business solution.
Project Initiation &
Definition
AIM focuses upon the
Initiation and Definition stages as being critical
in enabling project success. The determination
of requirements, and setting of objectives and
expectations is defined at these stages. The outcome
is reviewed throughout the project, and again
at post implementation stage.
Project Design
Design stages (Report,
Integration and Data) enable the definition of
the required system and of all functionality required
including to external packages such as Accounts.
These findings are documented and presented back
to the customer to ensure that, at sign off of
the document, everyone is happy with the content
and scope of project.
Project Build
The Build stage can be
completed with customer involvement or not. Depending
on the structure of project agreed at Initiation,
the customer may wish to complete the majority
of their configuration. As such a training program
is compiled suitable to their needs, and the requirements
of the project. Prototyping, user sessions and
mock-ups can also be introduced to assist with
the sign-off and buy-in process.
Go Live
Go Live is a fully supported
process, although customer teams are often comfortable
enough with Achiever to manage go-live themselves.
This is always optional. Projects are supported
with a change control process, phasing (where
appropriate) and post implementation reviews to
analyse the project.
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