This is a customizable framework designed to help organizations install, test, and gradually rollout
Microsoft Project EPM in their environment.
The methodology has built in accelerated approaches to installing and getting past the
“proof of concept” stage for the EPM technologies. We have included processes from our Core PM Lifecycle to ensure
that the deployment project is treated in the same manner as any other project. For organizations that want to also
include the process management component, we have added the processes from our Process Implementation Planning
methods.
The deployment of an enterprise solution like the Microsoft Project EPM requires not only technical
implementation but also aspects of cultural change, establishment of policies and procedures and management of
expectations. 6D brings all these into a concise methodology and plan supported by our full education and training
curriculum for Microsoft Project. This methodology is designed for our consulting staff to follow during an
implementation. Once the pilot projects have completed and roll-out process has started, organizations can continue to
use this methodology with only spot assistance from 6D. In addition to standard PM deliverables, many specific
documents are produced to assist the organization in maintaining their Project EPM environment. These include EPM
Requirements document and Project Server Configuration document.
