tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84991642824289264092024-02-08T07:01:27.249-08:00IS430 - Group Project BlogIS430 Group Project BlogCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17719778032864382898noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499164282428926409.post-35844932169815886792008-10-06T08:31:00.000-07:002008-10-06T08:32:16.197-07:00Comments on Draft PaperAdd comments on Draft paper to be incorporated into final version by EOD todayCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17719778032864382898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499164282428926409.post-75460526932487251472008-10-03T20:27:00.000-07:002008-10-03T20:31:54.571-07:00Tie case study to class lectures (5 points)Review strategic plan and business plan – allocate budget for year (ACCOMPLISHED)<br />Review projects for:<br />- Operational feasibility - system will be used effectively<br />- Technical feasibility – technical resources required<br />- Economic feasibility – TCO – total cost of ownership, benefits (tangible / intangible)<br />- Schedule feasibility – implement in acceptable timeframe<br /><br />THEY DID NOT DO ALL OF THESE ITEMS<br /><br />Identify project<br />Review project (review committees)<br /> - Benefits<br /> - Business case (NEED A BETTER BUSINESS CASE FOR PROJECTS - MISSING)<br /> - Evaluate request and set priority<br /><br />Setting priorities<br />- Reduce cost? <br />- Increase revenue?<br />- Result in more information / better results?<br /><br />Business case – internal audience, financial analysis with rationale. Quantitive. <br />Benefits of a Business Case<br />-Standardization for consistent view of initiatives <br />-Identify risks<br />-Justify / gain buy in <br />-Planning / prioritization<br /><br />Business case components<br />Project description - INCLUDED<br />Cost analysis - NEEDED<br />Benefit analysis - NEEDED <br />Cost benefit summary - NEEDED <br />Alignment to business plan - ATTEMPTED<br />Stakeholder requirements<br />Implementation alternatives - NEEDED <br />Project impact assessment - NEEDED<br />Risk analysis - NEEDED <br />Detailed recommendation<br />Executive summary<br />Cash flow analysis<br /><br /><br />No silos - IMPROVEMENT OVER EXISTING PROCESS<br />Communication between PMs - IMPROVEMENT OVER EXISTING PROCESS<br />Hidden agendas - PROBLEM WITH EXISTING PROCESS DURING PRIORITIZATOIN<br />Standard format for status and escalation - SOMEWHAT IMPLEMENTED, BUT NEED BIZ CASECarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17719778032864382898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499164282428926409.post-6510229547294855632008-09-28T18:50:00.000-07:002008-09-28T18:52:42.259-07:00Group contact information - Please add your info<strong>Carrie Valatka</strong> <br />Email - cvalatka@gmail.com<br />Phone - 773.633.5015<br />Gmail chat - cvalatka@gmail.com<br />MSN chat - cvalatka@hotmail.comCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17719778032864382898noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499164282428926409.post-91693931042308532712008-09-28T18:41:00.002-07:002008-09-28T18:49:12.016-07:00Assignment RolesHi group, <br /><br />Our assignment is due 10/8. We need to create a 5 page paper. <br /><br />Roles <br />Group facilitor - Carrie<br />Draft of paper - ? <br />Review of paper - ? <br />Submit final paper - ? <br /><br />Please provide initial feedback to the group questions by 10/3. Added a blog post for each question. We should be able to read / respond to each others comments / questions. If we can provide alot of content / analysis in this forum, the actual paper should be easy to compile. (e.g. if we take the time to do our own analysis and have well thought out and structured opinions that can be easily copy/pasted :0)<br /><br />Important Milestones - <br /><strong>1) 10/3 Respond to questions - personal responses - ALL MEMBERS</strong><br />2) 10/4 Draft paper and post for group - Need volunteer<br />3) 10/5 Review paper and provide feedback - ALL MEMBERS<br />4) 10/6 Update paper with Final comments - Reviewer should be diff than drafter<br />5) 10/7 Final paper complete and ready for submission <br />6) 10/8 Submit final paper<br /><br />Hope this helps get us on track! <br /><br />~ Carrie<br />773 633 5015 <br />cvalatka@gmail.comCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17719778032864382898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499164282428926409.post-67307745843241808112008-09-28T18:41:00.001-07:002008-09-28T18:41:27.353-07:00Assignment Comments - Question #44. What should Matulovic do about the unfunded Supply Flow project?Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17719778032864382898noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499164282428926409.post-6472247936307788432008-09-28T18:40:00.002-07:002008-09-28T18:41:13.088-07:00Assignment Comments - Question #33. How should Matulovic respond to his fellow executives who are calling to ask him for special treatment outside the new priority management system?Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17719778032864382898noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499164282428926409.post-49400120723367362002008-09-28T18:40:00.001-07:002008-09-28T18:40:55.255-07:00Assignment Comments - Question #22. Who controls the budgets from which IT projects are funded at Volkswagen of America? Who should control these budgets? Should IT department have its own budget?Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17719778032864382898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499164282428926409.post-25065636772718781812008-09-28T18:39:00.000-07:002008-09-28T18:40:24.365-07:00Assignment Comments - Question #1VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA: MANAGING IT PRIORITIES<br /><br />Case Assignment #1<br /><br />1. What is your assessment of the new process for managing IT priorities at Volkswagen of America? Are the criticisms justified? Is it an improvement over the old process?Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17719778032864382898noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499164282428926409.post-79105954530657191312008-09-28T18:32:00.000-07:002008-09-28T18:37:38.954-07:00Introductions - Group ProjectHi all, <br /><br />Created a blog for our group project. Figured this would be a good forum for sharing ideas and communicating project related items. <br /><br />I'm finishing up my MSIS degree at Depaul (2 classes left!) and working full-time as a Senior Consultant with Deloitte. I've been a consultant for the past 5 years, focusing on CRM implementations both onshore and offshore. Current project is for a large automotive manufacturer - Oracle Siebel / Genesys implementation. <br /><br />I'm actually based out of Los Angeles, so won't be able to meet up in person for our project. If we need to set up a conference call or two, I'll arrange that. <br /><br />Just wanted to reach our to our team and get this project up and rolling! <br /><br />Great to meet everyone and I look forward to working with you. <br /><br />~ CarrieCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17719778032864382898noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499164282428926409.post-7849107544065782302008-09-24T18:53:00.000-07:002008-09-24T18:55:36.262-07:00Team MembersRalph Gasior,Lisa Gasner,Sharon Stansbury,Brian ConlinCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17719778032864382898noreply@blogger.com0