While working within the IT department of a U.S. major
energy producer, Slalom Consulting observed that certain project
management processes could benefit from improved methodologies and
execution. Slalom looked at IT project delivery and execution and
identified ways to make its PMO more efficient by going beyond
project status.
After identifying trouble areas, Slalom catalogued system and
PMO issues, such as risk management, scheduling resources, and
scope control. Partnering with company stakeholders, Slalom looked
at the current project delivery practices and methodologies to
develop tools and processes to diagnose key areas of execution.
This allowed the client to tailor specific actions to address
weaknesses and opportunities within its business.
Focusing on key delivery categories, and drawing on past
experience and practice research, Slalom also shed light on ways to
improve the health and execution of the business's projects and
timelines.
Slalom's objective third-party assessment provided the client
with an open and fluent feedback process regarding project
execution issues. The company's realized the following benefits as
a result:
- Ongoing assessments that help drive improved enterprise
credibility for the IT department
- Reduced IT costs
- Improved customer satisfaction
- Smoother project delivery
