Scoping

Define the Business Objective

We begin with the end in mind. What are the issues, what are the business objectives, and how will we know when they have been achieved? In most cases the desired “to be” state can be expressed in terms of a targeted degree of improvement in one or more key business metrics.

Profile the Current State

The business objectives define the desired end point. The present state of the business defines the starting point. The gap between the two determines the scale and complexity of the effort. We consider existing systems capabilities, existing organizational capabilities, current processes, and the current values for the applicable key performance indicators.

Schematic Design

The objective of the schematic design process is to define the overall boundaries of the initiative in terms of scope, phasing, budget, and schedule. We try to break down any large scale initiative into easily digestible phases in order to deliver tangible value as quickly as possible as well as to better control risk. It is also important to ensure that the selected approach for addressing immediate objectives is in alignment with the overall information management strategy of the client.