• The Stages of a Project
• 1. Sponsorship and Leadership
• 2. Defining the Business Objectives and Benefits
• 3. Planning the Project
• 4. Ensuring the Project is a Manageable Size
• 5. Defining the Budget
• 6. Managing the Risk
• 7. Getting the Right Project Manager
• 8. Getting Customer Representation
• 9. Defining Roles and Responsibilities
• 10. Getting the Right Resources
• 11. Monitoring and Reporting Progress
• 12. Communicating Progress
• 13. Consultation and Leadership
• 14. Getting Realistic User Requirements
• 15. Defining Your Approach
• 16. Conducting a Structured Test Plan
• 17. Creating an Implementation Plan
• 18. Conducting a Post Implementation Review
• 19. Realising the Benefits
• 20. Learning the Lessons
• 21. Celebrating Success
• Checklist

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