David S Lee

SAP Projects on Time David S Lee

Time Management of SAP projects is inherently complex. The work requires the collaborative effort of specialists, who are of different organizational levels and functional areas. The tasks themselves are often abstract and unfamiliar, causing difficulties in estimation and execution. The morale and motivations of the project team also has a big impact on the speed and quality of delivery. This book uses a strategic approach, to first diagnose the root causes of project delays, followed by the planning and execution of a solution philosophy through critical analysis and targeted actions. Different perspectives are considered through interviews and discussions with team members who have participated in SAP projects of various sizes and industries. The aim is to not only solve problems quickly, but to develop holistic strategies that work long term through the building of positive habits and cultures.

Highlights:
> Discover the real causes of project delays by digging deep and asking why
> Avoid the surprise of missed requirements, integration failures and late project changes
> Decision paralysis and how to address it to make faster and better project decisions
> Raise prioritization of project tasks through relatability, value and urgency
> Capacity leveling of project resources to reduce bottlenecks
> Reduce WIP and complete tasks in a continuous fashion by running a relay race
> Improve team morale through effective work systems that build trust and confidence
> Answering the "why" to the perpetual lack of project resources
> Encourage shorter estimates through elimination of uncertainties
> Scheduling of critical resources and preparing for their limited window of engagement
> Improve communication & visibility by aligning expectations and clarifying dependencies
> Use of tactics that consider change resistance, project culture and user adoption

The Author: David is a certified project manager and a senior SAP supply chain consultant. With first hand understanding of the pain points experienced by the various project players, he is determined to develop innovative strategies to overcome them by addressing the true causes.