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AJAE Consulting Ltd. Newsletter2010 Vol.8
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RE: The Business Owner

Keeping a business owner engaged in the project is a challenge.

Meeting monthly is a good interval for keeping the managers aware of what is going on in the project.

Because some of them may only think about the project once a month, including a summary of previous month's accomplishments, the current month's ongoing work and accomplishments and goals for the next month is a good way to give the business owner the information they need.

If there is a specific decision needed during the meeting, distribute that decision request at least a week ahead of time to allow the business owner to consult with their business reps on the decision.

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!

I'm writing this on the first sunny day it seams in a long time.  I hope summer is right around the corner and we can spend more time enjoying our new backyard!

AJAE Consulting Ltd

The yard looks great and we are very happy with the outcome.  I suppose the bright side is that all of those new plants are getting a good start in the new soil with all this rain.

There's always a bright side if you look for it!

Sincerely,
Robert Schulz
AJAE Consulting Ltd.
604-855-5255


Who's Reading AJAE Consulting News?

Timber Companies: 4
Wood Products Manufacturers: 4
Forest Industry Service Providers: 8
Other: 2
Total Distribution: 30
 
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Project Roles: The Business Representative

The Business Representative is an end user of the system and represents the end-users on the project team.

The Business Representative:

1) must be knowledgeable and experienced with current business processes and systems
2) must be a quick learner and able to function effectively very quickly in an IT project setting. This is harder than it sounds; most business reps will be working in an IT project setting for the first time.
3) despite being 'back filled', will always be competing his/her time on the project against regular department work
4) is proactive in thinking about business process changes that will improve the overall efficiency of the company.
5) is able and willing to work extra time during  the project to ensure project tasks are done on time
6) is able to learn effective 'testing' techniques
7) is cooperative in nature and works well with other departments who he/she may be working with on the project
8) is a good communicator, participates during project meetings and provides detailed feedback
9) becomes the local system 'expert' and 'go-to' person for post go-live support
10) reviews data migration iterations and provides good feedback


Did I miss something? Have some statements that you rattle around in your head or that  you've observed in good business representatives?

Send feedback to robert@ajae.ca, I'll print it in the next newsletter!
Project Team Notable Quotes

" I feel like I should be Saving more."   Doug 

Whether it's in your RRSP/401K or perhaps because a user is so caught up with excitement with the new system, only time will tell....


Do you have a notable project team quote?  Send it along; I can keep it anonymous if you like!