Methodology
- for Outsourcing
Consistency & Planned Execution transforms ideas into
reality!
Knowing what
to do is very different from executing on a well-developed plan. At Y1, our consultants follow a proven methodology framework
on all projects - no matter how big or small. The
same is fundamentally true for outsourced projects and contract staffing.
What does this mean
to you? Outsourced solutions that are delivered on-time and on-budget!
Discovery
Understanding business objectives, technical requirements, and
time-lines to create a mutually agreed-upon outsourcing
plan.
This Phase is clearly the most important and a frequently overlooked
step. Often, the initial meetings result in
brainstorming sessions that conclude with better results than
originally conceived. (Think of this as if you are
deciding to
build a new home. You know what you want and with the
inputs of the users, designers and builders your new home meets
everyone's expectations - without changing designs
in-process).
Y1, working with your staff, first
identifies:
Business Objective,
which is a statement defined and agreed to by team members and
management. Upon completion this will be one of the
gauges to measure the success of the project.
Basic Technical Requirements,
which are the fundamentals to be able to create the
Project Specifications.
Specification
Creation / Qualification Details the
requirements of the project, identifies, and provides expertise
matching the requirements.
Defining the details for each
step enables a smooth flow and allows all parties to track
progress by clearly defined milestones. (Continuing on the
home example, this would be equivalent to drawing up the
blueprints and verifying total costs for your plans)
Performing an analysis and inventory of your current systems
allows us to clearly outline the complete scope of the project
through:
Design, the unique
architecture customization to meet your technical goals.
The overall system design will also meet your dynamic business
needs for future technology evolutions. Proposal
Reports, which are submitted for approval. Inclusive are;
Diagrams, Charts, Functional Descriptions, Product List, Time
Requirements, and Budgetary Figures.
Assignment
/ Build
& Test Providing results to
specifications.
We implement staffing according to the specifications. In this phase we deploy
the hardware, software, execute on defined policies, and verify
the functionality at every step. (Along the home example,
the walls are going up, plumbing & electrical are going in
and soon the painting and carpet will be finished). Your
staff is included at key points - always. Operational
documentation and staff training are an essential conclusion to
this phase. User
Level Acceptance At milestones as a
continous check on solution progress.
Assures the desired
results have been achieved. This is the real test and
knowing the users also approve assures the Business Objectives
have been met as well. (Yes, you're ready to move into
your new home now!). Exit
/ Next Agreed upon successful completion of a specific
phase, continuation into the next phase, or entire project.
Outsourced Projects are typically required to meet new demands in the
ever-evolving technology cycle. Meeting these demands,
knowing your systems, and having expertise through
the complete
IT technology sector allows Y1 to
effectively move into the next project. If your experience on previous IT projects
hasn't
produced satisfactory results - you'll like the Y1 Methodology
Difference!
Let us put Y1's
Methodology to work for you.
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