ABSTRACT
The rapid implementation contrasts with the taking of short cuts. Shortcuts are potentially dangerous since they override project controls. The implementation involves a series of activities that do not fit naturally into the normal business cycle of events. The prescribed organization takes the following format. The person who manages the implementation is the project manager. The project manager reports to a Steering Committee, who reviews progress and resolves any territorial, resource or policy disputes. Although much of the attention focuses upon the up-front activities of the implementation, in the background there is a lot of work dealing with the technical issues. The vendor will appoint one of their consultants as project manager. This person should have sufficient knowledge and experience of the application and the implementation methodology so that he can provide guidance and support to all members of the project team.
