FTLM Overview, Methodology Objectives

Our proprietary method is a fundamental shift from execution of two unique sciences to a fully threaded (model-based) method designed to achieve some very specific objectives, they are:

1. Front end load the planning stage to enable:

a. Better Definition of Scope
b. Better Definition of Time to Value
c. Better Definition of Cost to Value
d. Better Understanding of Return on Investment
e. Best Vendor Selection
f. Better Management Expectations
g. Reduction of Downstream Risk

2. Front end load the Execution Stage to enable:

a. Collaboration and concurrency of process and application design
b. Greater involvement in application design decisions by the process domain experts
c. Reduction in Prototypes
d. Reduction in Time to Value
e. Reduction in Cost to Value

3. Unification (threading) of Six Sigma and a Proven SDLC method, at the work product level, requires conversion to a model based analysis and design method for both disciplines

4. Model based approach must reduce the varied number of work products typically created to execute a process / technology initiative

5. Each staged build up of detail or use of model must be first pass yielded to enable:

a. Decision making at that stage
b. First pass yield of all downstream dependent work products

6. Threading of methods at the work product level must enable a logical build up of process and system design to eliminate translation, transformation and communication issues typical in a process / technology initiative where two unique sciences are being applied

7. ANSI standard modeling techniques are antiquated and will not meet requirements imposed by threading

8. Model based work product must enable process and technology staffs to work more collaboratively and concurrently

9. Model based approach should normalize the view to better enable:

a. Greater affinity between process and system design
b. Faster and easier user buy-in to design
c. Creation of a build instruction as opposed to a functional specification
d. Integration Testing
e. Training of the User Community on a new repeatable process design with technology as the enabler not just how to use a new technology
f. Ongoing continuous improvement and reduction of dependence on external consultants

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