Studies indicate that ~75% of digital transformation projects fall short their objectives (Geneca, McKinsey, Standish).
Objectives are the purpose, but most management tools and methods focus on deliverables.
Objectives Governance & Task Oversight
Problem: Projects are not Objectives Driven
The majority of IT & Digital transformation projects fall well short of expectations.
At Skop.es we believe a primary cause of failure is a lack of clarity, focus and data on Objectives.
In an increasingly data focused business environment, setting, validating, measuring and tracking, project objectives remains a blind spot.
Projects are complicated
Significant, multi stakeholder, team based projects, that run over months or even years almost invariably lose focus on their original objectives. Everything tends toward entropy.
Lack of Quantification
Objectives and deliverables are rarely quantified, so it is unclear what impact a project will have; and if deliverables can realistically attain the desired outcomes.
Completion ≠ outcomes
Completed deliverables do not attain objectives, they create platforms for attainment. Tools must be fit for purpose adopted and utilised before they can create outcomes.
Objectives are forgotten
People (and knowledge) leave the team, Priorities change, new information comes to light, sh!t happens. Objectives get lost or forgotten, so often not achieved.
No realisation plan
Failure to clearly plan objectives / benefits realisation activities, puts the project success at risk, e.g. if the required realisation actions can not (or will not) be undertaken.
No objectives tracking
Deep in the project, focus is predominantly on progress toward deliverables completion, not objectives attainment. Another reason projects often go off track.
Solution: Live, data driven, quantified projects
Skop.es drives achievement of business objectives
- Orients projects toward objectives as the foundation, or “why” of a project
- Quantifies value & impact of deliverables based on their contribution to objectives
- Verifies if objectives are realistic based on a deliverable set or scope of work
- Live tracking of progress towards attainment of objectives / benefits realisation
- Live tasking of impact on outcomes of de-scoped or challenged deliverables
- Automates time consuming key project activities through systematisation
Supporting the whole IT value chain
A consistent focus on objectives benefits everyone
Skop.es facilitates quantification of objectives (financial and non-financial benefits), and tethers objectives to detailed project deliverables. This way progress towards objectives and benefits realisation can be tracked and measured.
For Enterprise & PMOs
Mandate enterprise wide objectives, define a consistent approach and compare key project portfolio metrics. Gather data on performance and understand impact of scope changes.
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Project Managers & Leaders
Project leaders are supported by an objectives focused and data driven toolset. Skop.es automates tasks like reporting and relates all project activities back to objectives.
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For IT Experts
Subject matter experts can use Skop.es to capture valuable data, house and leverage knowledge and create passive revenue.
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System / Tech Companies
Better engage and understand prospects needs, help them establish RoI and quantify benefits. Skop.es creates efficiencies and helps clients realise benefits.
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For Consulting Firms
Drive better outcomes for clients, create project efficiencies, enhance collaboration, engage prospects more successfully, capture valuable intelligence at every stage.
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Peak Bodies & Media Groups
Create new revenue streams and simultaneously support constituents with digital transformation projects and market intelligence.
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Skop.es for Collaboration
If you are running a project (PMs, PMOs) you can access Skop.es for free.
Experts and system vendors can reach new audiences and educate technology buyers. Skop.es is our ‘Freemium’ offering, meaning much of it can be used for free forever.
S-suite for Enterprise
S-suite is a powerful tool set designed for consultants to use with their enterprise clients. It manages and quantifies the full project life cycle, from benefits analysis to realization, including automation of RfX and system assessments.