JAD:
Overview of
Key Principles
and Best Practices

Version 1.0

Powerpoint
Presentation
(MS-Windows)

-- What is JAD?
-- Benefits of the JAD Process
-- How JAD Works
-- JAD Deliverables
-- Roles & Responsibilities
-- JAD Session Rules

Also includes a 26-page reference document in PDF form which outlines the most common types of JAD deliverables including:

-- Project Planning JADs
-- Requirements Specification
-- Design Sessions
-- Data Analysis JADs
-- Workflow JADs
-- Prototyping JADs

Price:
$75.00

In this package you will find:
 
1.     A 40-page PDF file entitled “Alternatives and Cost-Benefit Analysis”. This document provides an overview of the Alternatives deliverable and the sub-components of an Estimating Matrix and a Cost/Benefit Study.
 
2.     A large format Microsoft VISIO® chart which shows where this document appears in the Software Development Life Cycle.
 
3.     A Microsoft EXCEL®  worksheet. This worksheet can be used as a template for developing your own method of collecting project development estimates, projected costs, projected benefits, and a basic cost/benefit analysis.
 
4.     A Microsoft Word®  document entitled “SDLC Alternatives Study”. This is a template document for preparing a written Alternatives Study and Recommendation.

The following topics are addressed in these materials:

An overview of the Alternatives Phase with a discussion on the Alternatives Study Deliverable.

An Alternatives Deliverable Quick Reference page with deliverable section format explanations including a description of each section of the deliverable and what kind of information should be present.

The Cost/Benefit Study is then examined including:

-- List of Typical Development Costs
-- List of Typical System Operation Costs
-- Capital Budgeting Terminology definitions including:

-- Required Rate Of Return
-- The Time Value Of Money
-- Discounting
-- Net Present Value
-- Internal Rate Of Return
-- Payback Period
-- State Investment Tax Credit
-- Software Capitalization
-- Depreciation
-- Cash Flow Analysis
-- Depreciation In The Cash Flow Analysis
-- Soft Dollars vs. Hard Dollars
-- Lease Vs. Buy Analysis

Instructions and an example for developing a Cost/Benefit Analysis Year 0 through Year 6 including:

-- Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Savings
-- Other Savings
-- Sales Tax
-- Personal Property Tax
-- Equipment Insurance
-- Development Costs
-- Maintenance Costs
-- Batch Processing Charges
-- On-line Charges
-- Purchased Software under $25,000
-- Purchased Software Over $25,000
-- Computer Hardware
-- Freight
-- Installation Fee
-- Required Rate of Return
-- Net Present Value
-- Internal Rate of Return
-- Payback Period

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Developing Effective I.T. Service Level Agreements

Version 2.0

Powerpoint
Presentation
(MS-Windows)

A fully modifiable presentation of 40+ slides to be used to explore and define essential Service Level Agreement concepts between I.T. departments and their users.

This is approximately 1.0 - 1.5 hours of presentation - perfect for a review with clients.

This presentation is also designed to be used by teams responsible for the development and deployment of Service Level Agreements.

Included are extensive speaker's notes which guide you through the presentation.

-- What is a Service Level Agreement?
-- What's in a Service Level Agreement?
-- Benefits of Service Level Agreements
-- How to prepare an SLA
-- Reporting Requirements
-- User and I.T. Roles & Responsibilities
-- Obtaining Client Consensus
-- Problem handling Techniques

Also includes a 30-page reference document in PDF form which contains:

-- Sample Master Agreement Template
-- Sample Service Level Agreement(s)
-- Sample Description of Services

Price:
$75.00

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A Guide to Structured Walkthroughs

Version 1.0

Powerpoint
Presentation
(MS-Windows)

and

Issues Log
(MS-EXCEL)

-- What are Structured Walkthroughs?
-- What are the benefits?
-- How does a session work?
-- What deliverables are candidates?
-- What are the roles & responsibilities?
-- Walkthrough "rules"
-- What is logged on the Issues List?
-- Accept? or Rework? Criteria
-- What is the Walkthrough Report?

Also includes reference documents and provide templates for:

-- Issues Logging Spreadsheet
-- Issues Report Form
-- Walkthrough Report
-- WT Checklist for Requirements
-- WT Checklist for Business Design
-- WT Checklist for Technical Design
-- Recommended Meeting Room Set-up

Issue
Logging Spreadsheet

Version 1.0

EXCEL
Spreadsheet
(MS-Windows)

PLUS...

Issues Template
(MS-Word)

This is a fully customizable MS-EXCEL Spreadsheet for logging and tracking Issues.

Designed for persons performing projects or conducting structured walkthroughs.

Included in this offering is also a MS-WORD template for documenting and submitting issues.

NOTE: This spreadsheet and template is also bundled with the Guide to Structured Walkthroughs listed above.

This modifiable MS-EXCEL spreadsheet contains:

-- Instructions

-- Issues Log containing 39 fields of data for recording, tracking, resolving and change control of project or walkthrough issues.

-- Definitions for all fields.

-- Pre-established and recommended edit values for essential fields.

The handy MS-WORD form helps project team members focus their information and gather the correct data when identifying and submitting potential issues.

Price:
$25.00

-- Contemporary PM Issues
-- Essential PM Concepts
-- The Snail and the Whale Curves
-- Project Roles & Responsibilities
-- Project Risks - Why Projects Fail
-- Strategies for Project Success

This presentation is designed to encourage I.T. Management, Executive Management and End User management to discuss effective project management in a constructive environment.

All reference statistics are footnoted with the industry studies which determined them.

Price:
$75.00

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