Work toward a systems implementation that will deliver, in twelve months or less, incremental, useable levels of functionality which support specific business objectives. The detailed concept of operations should explain how the architecture will satisfy these objectives and how it will prioritize them. It should also communicate responsibilities for implementing and managing the architecture.

Coordinate Technical Standards

Which standards are essential to ensure that the technical architecture ultimately supports business objectives? Define these, paying particularly close attention to technical interfaces. Develop a plan to ensure compliance with architecture standards. The technical architecture must be documented to ensure its consistency with the overall agency-level design.

Gain Agreement on the Project Plan

The project plan formally captures and documents agreements among customers, stakeholders and project participants. Secure an informed agreement up front, and maintain this agreement throughout the project life. This will ensure that the project meets expected results. This will also help align the project with the organization’s business plans and supporting IT plans. Over time, manage the project scope carefully, since there will be a tendency for different areas of the project to acquire their own divergent momentum.

People
Understand the project participants

Organizational Leadership

Ø      Listen to the Customer and Create a Vision

Ø      Commit to the Project

Ø      Leverage the Existing Organizational Structure Support.