How Do We Add Value?

As an "outsider", KPCI is able to assess current and/or planned projects with a different perspective. As an independent consultant we are often able to identify issues that have escaped even the most competent project managers and technical staff. We are oftentimes able to recognize the "forest from the trees" and identify warning signs of impending problems that can still be corrected or otherwise mitigated prior to large investments being made. 

The high-level process we follow includes:
  1. In-depth review of project background documentation including the original business case analysis, needs assessment, project scope, etc.
  2. Review of project planning documentation including project plan, risk management plan, communication plan, design specifications, etc.
  3. Review of current project status, risk items, and plan of actions and milestones for the project. This is oftentimes done in coordination with the current project team members.
  4. Interviews with stakeholders, project sponsors, and project team members to obtain a 360 degree view of the project.
  5. Once complete, we will then develop an assessment of the project - usually from several different focus areas (including: strategy, structure, systems, staff, skills, etc.).
  6. Present recommendations to appropriate leadership to include high priority items, proposed implementation plans, and cost/schedule estimates.
  7. Once the ideas are identified and approved; we will work with your employees or contractor personnel to provide management oversite of the projects for successful execution; however, we will not perform the actual work (e.g. software development, etc.) so that we can provide unbiased consulting support.