Project Approach
Independent of current buzz words and fads, ICON brings a long track record of success to bear in approaching projects.
ICON provides the catalyst for forward motion.
ICON applies rapid analysis and design techniques to all aspects of managing projects and information; from the data itself to the human needs of the people using it. These elements include:
- A team-based approach to analysis/problem solving
- Executive-level commitment
- Defined and agreed upon goals and objectives
- Careful planning for and monitoring of project progress
- Facilitated requirements-gathering, decision-making sessions
- Clear and appropriate documentation
ICON teams achieve “synergy,” working as a group, exceeding the capabilities of the individual members working alone.
Project Methodology
ICON proposes its own methodology to structuring a project. This is a proven approach to business reengineering and process improvement, risk management, and problem solving. Independent of any technology considerations, it is a set of methods and techniques, exercises, and forms that are based on interactive design, behavioral psychology, information and process analysis, and state-of-the-art management principles. It is applied by trained facilitators who lead teams of business and systems experts to develop and implement integrated solutions for the challenges faced by their organizations.
ICON consultants work with clients to customize the basic “tool set” to support specific project requirements, adapt clients’ methodologies, incorporate automated tools, and to minimize disruption to the client’s ongoing operations.
ICON delivers fast, cost effective, and quality-based solutions.
These project phases are cycled through for different key project activities, maximizing the input of client personnel while minimizing their investment of time. This approach produces rigorous designs and solutions with broad-based consensus and management support. The integration of this methodology with ICON’s extensive experience in strategic visioning, process improvement analysis, project management support, the planning and management of implementing reengineering designs, functional computer systems design, group dynamics, plus experience in working with a myriad of client organizations allows ICON to tailor its approach to meet clients’ needs.
ICON’s ability to manage change, both planned and unexpected, reflects the flexibility of our consultants to react to various situations.
Our consultants provide creativity and energy to project teams. Our track record proves that we take pride in contributing to our clients’ success by providing quality services and products. ICON can become your key to a consistent, integrated approach to problem solving.
Service Definitions
Business Process Design – a structured approach to identifying the activities required to achieve an organization’s mission and goals
Change Management – the planning for and management of impending and ongoing changes to an organization: its mission, goals, business strategy, processes, organizational structure, etc. These changes may be initiated due to factors external and internal to the organization
Data Management – the planning for and management of an organization’s data: its’ definition and source, storage, and the policies and procedures for its maintenance and handling as a corporate asset
Knowledge Management – the planning for, management, and facilitation of the exchange of information to further the corporate strategy
Meeting Design/Facilitation – the development and execution of detailed plans for conducting an organized event to achieve a stated objective
Policy Development – the identification of guidelines to affect a desired outcome or goal
Project Management – the scoping, planning, acquisition of required resources, and execution of plans to achieve stated goals; should include an evaluation of the project as it nears its conclusion
Strategic Planning – the development of the vision, mission, and goals of an organization for a stated period of time into the future; the outcome is used to guide the organization’s efforts and focus the use of resources
System Requirements Analysis – the identification and specification of the automation required to efficiently and effectively support a business process
Technical Training– the design, development, and delivery of information and procedures intended to enhance the knowledge and skills of a performer of a specific process or the user of equipment and/or software
Workspace Management – the coordination and oversight of the use of processes, business rules, roles, and tools to ensure the efficient use of assigned real estate and facilities