SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Coughlan Group utilizes a client-centered project management
approach. We apply this system to the management of scope, organization,
quality, cost, time and people. Through the life of a project, The
Coughlan Group implements four major management functions:
- Planning: Objectives; roles/responsibilities; milestone
plan
- Organizing: Define reporting and communication
- Implementing: Communication; delegation; coordination
- Controlling: Report progress and variance; adjust plan
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| The Coughlan Group’ approach to scope
management is evidenced at every stage of a project: |
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| Conceptual Development |
Determining and documenting
the best approach for achieving the project’s objectives |
| Scope Statement |
Documented description of project output,
approach and content |
| Work Authorization |
Process of sanctioning work |
| Scope Reporting |
Process for periodically documenting the
status |
| Control Mechanism |
Systems introduced to ensure completion
of project tasks |
| Project close-out |
Providing acceptance of the project by
the sponsor |
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| Specific management tools
reflect a structured approach: |
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| Roles & Responsibilities: |
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| Organization Charts |
A tool for managing the reporting structure
and clarifying roles and responsibilities |
| Comprehensive Budgets |
Includes a column for potential exposures
which, based on our combined experience, may impact the project’s
critical milestones. This is not simply an accounting of dollars spent,
but rather, is an effective management tool for projecting and anticipating
future expenditures. |
| Milestone Schedules |
Focuses on results. Tracks interim objectives
and their impact on project completion. As new information becomes
available, the project plan remains robust. Permits us to evaluate
the need for new resources as new work is identified. Helps to eliminate
the loss of credibility when a plan spirals from planning and re-planning. |
| Procurement Policies |
Request for Proposals for all services
engaged on the project. TCG can ensure a fair ‘apples to apples’
comparison of scope to price as submitted by each of the respondents
to a request for proposal. TCG’s scope description per phase
and cost breakdown by phase ensures a detailed response to enable
a detailed evaluation. |
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