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Capstone Project
Team 41
Fall 2016 Semester -
Team Meeting 1
First Official Team Meeting. Establish mutual understanding of expectations and of overall requirements. -
Team Meeting 2
Discuss each project/client found by team members -
Team Meeting 3
Choose project and contact sponsor to set up first meeting -
First Official Sponsor Meeting
Client Site Meet with client for first time as a full team. Establish expectations and mutual understanding with client. Begin to gather data from client about their organization and operations. -
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Research Industry
Gain insight into the Sponsor's industry through research to see what other businesses are doing and where they are successful or not. -
Team Lead Presentation
Delivered by Ashley Requirements:
Introduction of Team – picture, name, concentration
List of Presenters for 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Describe your project in one or two slides.
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Team Meeting 4
Review notes from previous meetings with Sponsor. Review upcoming presentation requirements to determine what information will be needed from the Sponsor. Compile list of questions to present to Sponsor before next meeting. Set up meeting and agenda for next Sponsor meeting. -
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Research Process & Metrics
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Sponsor Meeting 2
Client Site Gather more information about their business and competition. Gain more insight about their processes and metrics. Develop understanding of their As-Is state, and how it can be improved. -
Team Meeting 5
Review notes from previous meetings with Sponsor. Review upcoming presentation requirements to determine what information will be needed from the Sponsor. Compile list of questions to present to Sponsor before next meeting. Set up meeting and agenda for next Sponsor meeting. -
Business & Competition Presentation
Delivered by Suleman Requirements:
Description of the Client’s Business
Years in business
Ownership
Number of employees
Financial results (operating at profit or loss)
Significant elements of the business (location, clientele, business strategy, challenges)
Local and national competition and trends -
Team Meeting 6
Review notes from previous meetings with Sponsor. Review upcoming presentation requirements to determine what information will be needed from the Sponsor. Compile list of questions to present to Sponsor before next meeting. Set up meeting and agenda for next Sponsor meeting. -
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Research Improvement Opportunities & Solutions
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Sponsor Meeting 3
Client Site Gain more insight about their processes and metrics. Develop understanding of their As-Is state, and how it can be improved. Begin to look at potential solutions to improve As-Is state. Consider how cost, time, people, and training are impacted by solutions. -
Team Meeting 7
Review notes from previous meetings with Sponsor. Review upcoming presentation requirements to determine what information will be needed from the Sponsor. Compile list of questions to present to Sponsor before next meeting. Set up meeting and agenda for next Sponsor meeting. -
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Investigate Solutions & Discover Challenges
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Process & Quantification Presentation
Delivered by Sok Requirements:
Description of the client’s processes (flow chart or similar presentation, comprehensive view of business)
Metric and evaluation method for ‘As Is’ and ‘To Be’
Comparison of ‘As Is’ measurement to forecast of ‘To Be’, i.e., Compelling Case for Change -
Team Meeting 8
Review notes from previous meetings with Sponsor. Review upcoming presentation requirements to determine what information will be needed from the Sponsor. Compile list of questions to present to Sponsor before next meeting. Set up meeting and agenda for next Sponsor meeting. -
Sponsor Meeting 4
Client Site Begin to look at potential solutions to improve As-Is state. Consider how cost, time, people, and training are impacted by solutions. Narrow down to 3 options/solutions to improve the sponsor's business. Present the To-Be process. Outline the challenges of implementing the solution. Gather the Sponsor's acceptance criteria. Begin schedule for project implementation. -
What Can Be Improved by IT Presentation
Delivered by Josh Requirements:
Entire AS IS Process Considered
Solution Requirements (Cost, Time, People, Training)
Identify the concentrations used in the various options proposed -
Team Meeting 9
Review notes from previous meetings with Sponsor. Review upcoming presentation requirements to determine what information will be needed from the Sponsor. Compile list of questions to present to Sponsor before next meeting. Set up meeting and agenda for next Sponsor meeting. -
Solutions & Selection Criteria Presentation
Delivered by Abbas Requirements:
Description of three options to address or improve the client’s process
Describe the ‘To Be’ process
Describe any innovative approaches or techniques involved in solution -
Team Meeting 10
Review notes from previous meetings with Sponsor. Review upcoming presentation requirements to determine what information will be needed from the Sponsor. Compile list of questions to present to Sponsor before next meeting. Set up meeting and agenda for next Sponsor meeting. -
Challenges & Acceptance Criteria Presentation
Delivered by Michael Requirements:
Business Implementation Challenges
Financial, Time, People, Training, Sustainment
Client Acceptance Criteria for the solution
IT 493 Schedule (milestones, rational for time frames, risks)
Project Management Plan (lifecycle, reporting, quality) -
Team Meeting 11
Review past presentations and begin to consolidate them into one 15 minute draft of the final presentation. -
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Revise Presentations & Create Draft
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Draft Presentation
Draft of final presentation. -
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Revise Draft and Create Final
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Final Presentation
Final presentation summarizing all work completed in previous presentations.
