Achieving On Time Quality
If your organization is like most companies, completing projects on time has always been a challenge, especially when developing innovative products. The recent economic downturn has forced many companies to do more with less making it almost impossible to complete projects on time. If you are serious about making improvements, On Time Quality may be the answer you are looking for.
What is On Time Quality (OTQ)?
The ability to complete projects on time and deliver results which meet and exceed expectations on a regular basis.
What is behind On Time Quality?
Achieving OTQ boils down to four core principals:
- Understand the Project Risk
OTQ begins by quantifying project risk so steps can be taken to proactively mitigate problems. - Develop a Successful Project Strategy
OTQ develops a project strategy which provides more options to avoid and control project risks. - Manage the Project Strategy
OTQ provides forward looking techniques to proactively manage your team’s decisions. - Ensure Quality Deliverables
OTQ offers ways to track the quality of deliverables and predict when the deliverables will be ready for release.
Why OTQ Works?
Traditional project management method provides a long list of guidelines for planning and running projects. Since these methods focus on “What” the team should do, project managers often spend their time enforcing the process rather than anticipating and mitigating problems. OTQ differs by focusing on “How” to avoid and control risk which allows the team to be more proactive and avoid costly mistakes.
Who should consider OTQ?
Any organization who has a good team of developers but their project management methods are not delivering the desired results; either projects are always late and/or the results do meet expectations. Just too many problems which in hind sight should have been avoided!
Do we have to implement all four core principals to see the benefits of OTQ?
No! Each principal can be implemented indepedendently. A matter of fact, it’s best to start with only one or two principals that makes the most sense for your organization. Even with a partial implementation, significant improvement can be seen in just a few weeks.
Do we have to wait for a new project to get started?
No! Although there are benefits when starting OTQ methods with a new project, OTQ can be applied to an existing project to improve performance and contain a schedule that is already pushing out.
Do we have to change our current project methods to achieve OTQ?
No! OTQ serves as a foundation for your existing processes and methodologies and can be easily incorporated into the organization’s quality methods.
Do we have to have a formal process already in place to adopt OTQ?
No! OTQ is a very good way to begin a process improvement program.
What is the best way to get started with On Time Quality?
NexSummit, LLC offers three cost effective solutions for achieving “On Time Quality”:
- The book “The Resourceful Project Manager”
The book may be purchased online at www.nexsummit.com/TRPM_Book.html - Introduction to Achieving On Time Quality; $195.00 for up to 5 people
15 minutes are spent on each of the four core principals - An Intensive 4 hour workshop on Achieving On Time Quality; $495.00 for up to 5 people
45 to 60 minutes is spent applying each core principal to an existing project.
Why consider NexSummit, LLC?
NexSummit is the leader in achieving "On Time Quality”. We have been in business 6 years and provided services and workshops to the healthcare, semiconductor, marine, medical device, information technology and defense industries. NexSummit may be contacted by calling 908-684-8914 or emailing dborcherding@nexsummit.com.
