Overview
Tried-and-true project management techniques are fine when it comes to designing, coding, testing, and installing stand-alone information systems. But meeting the challenge of orchestrating the many technologies, departments, and personnel involved in the planning and implementation of information systems for today's distributed, cross-organizational, multi-platform environments requires the talents of an emerging new breed of coordinator, capable of building networks of cooperation for getting things done. Based on Howard Fallon's extensive experience as an implementation coordinator (IC) at corporations nationwide, this book clearly defines the vital role of the IC in today's downsized, decentralized organization.Details the process of implementing information systems and defines the role of the Implementation Coordinator(IC) and the Joint Implementation Process(JIP) in today's downsized and restructured corporation. Describes and explains the duties, roles and responsibilities of ICs brought about by the need to implement distributed systems and cross-platform applications in todays corporate environments. Explains the JIP Workshop Technique, implementation planning, testing and validation process involved in the successful implementation of a corporate information system. Focuses on implementation, on results and on the coordination of the various departments and teams, but not necessarily on project management itself. This is a practical hands-on guide for a new evolving technical management position geared for the reengineerd corporation.