Project Assessment Where are you in the project lifecycle?(Required) Choosing the vendor/signing the contract It's just getting started It's underway and we have some challenges Did your vendor recommend assigning a project manager?(Required) Yes No We didn't ask them What is the project duration?(Required) Less than 3 months 3 to 6 months 6 months to 1 year Multiple years, multiple stages Within your organization, who will be the vendor's single point of contact?(Required) One of the people working on the project who is well organized and dependable An administrative support person who has time to attend meetings and take notes The internal project leader Other Realistically, how much time can this person devote to project management duties only?(Required) 100% 50% 30% 25% Less than 25% Thanks for using our assessment tool. Please enter a few details below to receive the results.Name(Required) First Last Company(Required) Phone(Required)Email(Required) Assessment ResultsProject LifecycleYou chose: "Choosing the vendor/signing the contract"You are wise to consider adding a qualified project manager before you sign the vendor contract. In fact, this is the best time to connect with BDM Squared, to be able to assist in making sure all the components needed are detailed in that contract. A qualified PM will make sure the project stays on track, will keep all parties apprised of progress and questions, and will save you money in the long run by holding the vendor accountable.You chose: "It's just getting started"You are wise to consider adding a qualified project manager early in the project lifecycle. A qualified PM will make sure the project stays on track, will keep all parties apprised of progress and questions, and will save you money in the long run by holding the vendor accountable.You chose: "It's underway and we have some challenges."Every project is unique but often problems encountered fall into these categories: the person changed with project management doesn't have the training to really run the project internal deliverable targets are being missed and it's increasing the cost of the project. stakeholders are concerned that their needs are not being addressed. Vendor GuidanceYou chose: "Yes"Most advanced systems providers will require a project manager as part of the contract. While you might be able to assign an employee to serve in the role, that's not the same as assigning a qualified and certified project manager to the project.You chose: "No"Most advanced systems providers will require a project manager as part of the contract. If your vendor did not recommend it, consider asking them to describe the integration process.You chose: "We didn't ask them"Most advanced systems providers will require a project manager as part of the contract. If your vendor did not recommend it, consider asking them to describe the integration process.Project DurationYou chose: "Less than 3 months"If the project is likely to complete in less than three months' time, it's possible you don't need a project manager. It depends on how many areas of the company will be impacted by the new system and what kind of interruptions could cause operational problems within your organization.You chose: "3 to 6 months"This is a significant project that will have far-reaching impact on your organization. A project manager will increase your likelihood of success and your ability to stay on budget and on time.You chose: "6 months to 1 year"This is a significant project that will have far-reaching impact on your organization. A project manager will increase your likelihood of success and your ability to stay on budget and on time.You chose: "Multiple years, multiple stages"This is a significant project that will have far-reaching impact on your organization. A project manager will increase your likelihood of success and your ability to stay on budget and on time.Project Management ResponsibilityYou chose: "One of the people working on the project who is well organized and dependable"Effective Project Management requires more than skill in time management, although that does play a role. Here's a short list of PM responsibilities we enforce, beyond the managing the schedule: * Vendor accountability * Requirements tracing * Deliverable confirmation * Stakeholder management * Risk management/mitigation * Scope management * Communication, including meeting attendance, project updates, action items You chose: "An administrative support person who has time to attend meetings and take notes"Effective Project Management requires both the ability to make decisions and the authority to make them. It's much more than an administrative role. Here's a short list of PM responsibilities we enforce. Keeping up with meeting notes is the least of the responsibilities a good project manager accepts. * Vendor accountability * Requirements tracing * Deliverable confirmation * Stakeholder management * Risk management/mitigation * Scope management * Communication, including meeting attendance, project updates, action items You chose: "The internal project leader"Effective Project Management requires a singular focus at certain stages of the project. The internal project leader will find it nearly impossible to keep up with their existing responsibilities plus the project-critical PM duties. Something is bound to suffer. Here's a short list of PM responsibilities we enforce. * Vendor accountability * Requirements tracing * Deliverable confirmation * Stakeholder management * Risk management/mitigation * Scope management * Communication, including meeting attendance, project updates, action items You chose: "Other"Effective Project Management requires a unique set of skills and the authority to make decisions and assign tasks. Here's a short list of PM responsibilities we enforce. Keeping up with meeting notes is the least of the responsibilities a good project manager accepts. * Vendor accountability * Requirements tracing * Deliverable confirmation * Stakeholder management * Risk management/mitigation * Scope management * Communication, including meeting attendance, project updates, action items Percentage Job ResponsibilityYou chose: "100%"It's excellent that your team member can devote a significant amount of time to project management. In our experience, a significant amount of time is necessary at the beginning of a project, then the need tapers off while the project moves forward. At launch, nearly 100% of their time will be needed again. You chose: "50%"It's excellent that your team member can devote a significant amount of time to project management. In our experience, a significant amount of time is necessary at the beginning of a project, then the need tapers off while the project moves forward. At launch, nearly 100% of their time will be needed again. You chose: "30%"Experience has taught us that decision makers frequently overestimate the time a team member can devote to project management. Your selection indicates that you're already concerned about the amount of time available, so a dedicated project manager could be an important component of your project's success.You chose: "25%"Experience has taught us that decision makers frequently overestimate the time a team member can devote to project management. Your selection indicates that you're already concerned about the amount of time available, so a dedicated project manager could be an important component of your project's success.You chose: "Less than 25%"Experience has taught us that decision makers frequently overestimate the time a team member can devote to project management. Your selection indicates that you're already concerned about the amount of time available, so a dedicated project manager could be an important component of your project's success.Ready for specifics?At BDM Squared, we believe in transparency and straightforward answers to questions. Every project is unique, so more information will allow us to provide better guidance. Use our scheduler to pick a 30-minute timeslot for a no-obligation conversation about your project and your concerns. CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
