Evaluate
Current State
The process of introducing a new player to your team allows everyone on the team to bring focus to the current state of, not only the issue at hand, but the environment that created it. Wrapping our hands around the current state of the situation is just the beginning.
Future State
Knowing where to go is critical to every aspect of execution, if the goals of the endeavor are not clearly defined, with measurable elements of success, no one knows what to aim for.
Definition
From specific productivity metrics and sales/market goals, to measurable customer satisfaction, articulating the definition of success, in a way that is fair and achievable is critical to team motivation and overall project success. Reaching out to your customers means integrating their needs into your everyday workflow, when they are not there to advocate for themselves. Defined goals and regular measure of all the decisions against those goals, achieves customer focus.
Managing Cost
Keeping a tight rein on the cost of the project requires more than just diligent book keeping. It is much more efficient to plan a route to success if all the roadblocks are anticipated. Pro-active risk management and a thorough exploration of all the possibilities increases success.
Leveraging Assets
Getting the right people in line with the right resources requires a thorough understanding of operations and their environment. Companies often overlook the options they have, both internally and externally, to get the job done.