Griffith University uses an internally developed and fairly mature project methodology, based upon a typical staged gate approach. Initially, a technical impact statement was produced, detailing the technology, integration, security risks, and proposed high-level architecture. Following this, a business case document was produced that was evaluated and approved by the project advisory group, made up of senior IT management. The project advisory group was assisted by a separate technical advisory group, which focused on the detailed technological, architectural, and security issues. Upon approval, a project implementation plan was created, and the product evaluation process began, followed shortly thereafter by the detailed design, pilot, and Phase One deployments. Throughout the project, a steering committee of business stakeholders met on a monthly basis for project updates and to track deviations from the plan. A dedicated project manager, a member of the network and communications services team, managed the project from start to finish. |