CFBS Implementations eBook - Flipbook - Page 9
MONTH 1
MONTH 2
MONTH 3
Planning & Data
MONTH 4
MONTH 5
MONTH 6
System Testing
Training
Cutover
User Acceptance Testing
Go-Live
Configuration & Development
Typical Timelines
• FAST TRACK – SHORT & SIMPLE
• COMPLEX – ALWAYS TO BE PLANNED
Implementation timelines range from a few months to
18 months or more depending on the complexity of the
implementation. Most simple implementations range
between 4 – 6 months and have only minor timeline
extensions, if required.
KEY FACTORS TO KEEP A PROJECT
ON SCHEDULE
• TEAM STABILITY
• COMPETENCE WITH THE SOFTWARE
• TIMELY DECISIONS
• PROMPT ADDRESSING OF CONSULTANT REQUESTS
• MAINTAINING PROJECT SCOPE
The reality is that at any moment any one of the above items might not be
ideal which will require the team adapt to a schedule change. We have
worked on projects that have had major client project team turnover that
resulted only in a slight delay because the client quickly filled the project
roles that were vacated and others that caused significant delay when a
clear decision maker is not available.
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