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Date Started: April 12, 2004
Estimated # of hours to put in place: 1,000
Mission Statement:
Put into place a series of files that will enable the JKAT users to do their job in the most efficient fashion. The project will not seek to give them what they want, but what they actually need.
The files will enable management to produce reports from data users have already entered so easily that the reports will be used on a consistent basis and improve the company’s bottom line.
This project will help everyone to do their job right the first time, and prevent mistakes and the time taken to fix them.
Objective:
Have files that are better, faster, easier to use, and easier to maintain than the current set.
Side Goal:
To prove or disprove my theory that “It is better to teach FileMaker to someone who is an expert in our business, than to teach our business to someone who is an expert in FileMaker”
Parameters:
Complete the project at or under budget
Use consistent interface
Process:
Interview users to understand how they currently user files
What work needs to be done
How can the files let them do their job more efficiently
| Step |
Goal |
Actual |
| Basic knowledge of FileMaker 7 |
July 1, 2004 |
July 15, 2004 |
| Analyze, document, interview and prepare strategy for migration |
May 15 |
June 1 |
| Begin Development |
April 12 |
May 26 |
| Upgrade Network switch |
May 5 |
May 5 |
| Install server II |
Nov 15 |
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Upgrade all Macs to Panther (5 new iMacs)
(amended to use existing workstations) |
Oct. 15 |
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| Test server II |
Dec. 1 |
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| Upgrade FM7 licenses and install |
Aug. 15 |
Aug. 19 |
| Test Files Phase 1 |
Oct. 1 |
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| Test Files Phase 2 |
Nov. 20 |
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| Document training strategy |
July 15 |
July 1 |
| Implement feedback and fix-it process |
Sep. 1 |
Sep 1 |
| User training |
Dec. 6 |
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| Go online |
*Dec. 16 |
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| Go online *Revised |
Dec. 6 |
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| Respond to 911 calls, Review feedback, and address fix-it issues, prepare additional training |
Dec. 6 - 10 |
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| Additional User training |
Dec. 14 |
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| Concluding Report |
Jan. 1 |
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