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RE: Data Migration: Pilots Wanted
A significant effort in Data Migration is cleaning
up the legacy data. Legacy data may need to be cleaned up prior to
being loaded into the new system because it is of the wrong format,
contains invalid data, or incorrect data.
The dilemma facing the
team is to decide which data should be cleaned prior to migration and
which should be cleaned post-migration.
The answer can be
simplified by "whichever is easiest, less time consuming, and thus lower
cost and also is acceptable to the business".
One could write a book on this decision process. But
suffice to say is to remember that you have a choice to do a clean pre
or post and sometimes for some data, not at all, depending upon its
usefullness to future users.
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About AJAE Consulting Ltd.
AJAE Consulting is Robert Schulz, BSc., PMP.
I am privlelged to serve the forest and natural resource industries in Western Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
"Building Better Organizations One Successful Project at a Time"
AJAE Consulting Ltd.
34448 Kent Ave
Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 2W8
604-855-5255
www.ajae.ca
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Greetings!
Recently, we have begun a rather large
landscaping project at our home.  Most of the work is being contracted and includes pavers, new shed, and retaining walls for flower gardens, etc.
On this project, I am the Project Sponsor, which is a new role for me. I began to think about project roles on the landscaping project and how they each have an important role to play and are similar to IT projects.
Over the next few newsletters, I will share my experience and knowledge of different project roles and their unique contribution to successful projects.
I encourage you to share your experiences as well.
Sincerely,
Robert Schulz
AJAE Consulting Ltd.
604-855-5255
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Sharing Knowledge
Quality: It's built-in 
In some project management circles, Quality is the fourth leg of the 'iron triangle' defined by Scope, Time, and Cost. The Iron Triangle principle states that to change any one of the three legs will affect the other two, without exception. The belief of some is that Quality is also affected when scope, time, or cost are altered.
To protect your project, Quality should be built-in at the outset.
It is important to define in contracts, and other project initiation documents, what quality means for the project and most importantly, how it will be measured.
As every project manager will tell you, no project is 'perfect', there are always items that do not quite measure up. Understanding what defects will still deliver a quality project are imperative prior to the project getting underway.
One must avoid the quality debate at all costs when the project is underway or when the customer is being asked to sign-off the project as being complete. Build quality expectations into contracts, project plans, test plans, performance criteria, etc. prior to project commencement and save yourself a lot of potential headaches down the road.
Quality is important to everyone; make sure everyone understands the expectation ahead of time.
Quality can be delivered; make sure it's built-in.
Did I miss something? Have you done something different?
Send feedback to robert@ajae.ca, I'll print it in the next newsletter!
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Project Team Notable Quotes |
" Fun day, I'm off to go smoke the peace pipe at the brew pub"
Bob
Sometimes disagreements occur during projects. Change and difference of opinion are typical friction points. It's important to not let friction carry on. Being able to share a pint is a great way to end a tough day.
Do you have a notable quote from your team that you would like to share?
Send it along; I can keep it anonymous if you like!
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