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Asuret:Strategic Project Intelligence

Failure is common:70% of projects arelate, over-budget, or

don’t meet plan.



Many of usignore warning signs


Asuret: strategic project intelligenceRevealing hidden vulnerabilities to improve performance:

Instrumentation detects weak signals Analysis amplifies important data Reporting presents accurate, precise information

to support rapid and high-quality decisions Better information and greater consensus improve

project performance

Detect weak signals

Amplify vulnerability data

Explicit reporting

Better decisions based on accurate project information

Improved project outcomes


Here’s how we do it


Asuret works across departments to leverage thecollective intelligence and experience of all stakeholders.

1. Engage stakeholders to detectweak signals

IT Project Success

Business Case

StakeholderInvolvement

Executive Sponsorship

Project Management

Change Management

Third-Party Relationships

Resource Availability


2. Focus on business vulnerabilities,not on technology

3. Analyze key areas


Asuret measures the health of your project,program, or initiative.


4. Collect independent data pointsAsuret studies almost 50 quantitative indicatorsof project health. For example, ROI Analysis helpsdetermine perception of the business case.


Avoid bias Remove emotion and political pressures Create organizational consensus and enhance

collaboration

5. Facilitate consensus across silosSophisticated, non-threatening techniques go far beyond traditional surveys and interviews to:


6. Identify vulnerability hotspots


7. Pinpoint top management priorities


IT department view:Business case haslow vulnerability

Executive management view:Business case has

high vulnerability

8. Reveal mismatched expectations

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9. Identify critics / championsAnalyze differences in stakeholder opinion acrossyour organization, helping management target areas needing communication, training, and support.


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10. Deliver comprehensive reporting

Identifies critical health indicators Pinpoints specific vulnerabilities Targets immediate and actionable next steps

Suitable for Board, management, staff, and partners:


Rapid diagnosis in unprecedented timeframes High accuracy with quantitative diagnostics Clear prioritizing, based on quantitative assessment

of data instead of anecdotal evidence and opinion Quick feedback increases immediate success Knowledge sharing and lessons learned increase

long-term project success rates

11. Finally, we do it all fastCritical benefits for your project, program, or initiative:

Next steps

Free, Internet-based simulation Demonstration project Fixed-price engagements: pricing based on number

of participants and measured departments Consulting services are available


We want to hear from you:


For more information contact:

Michael Krigsman, CEOEmail: [email protected]: http://asuret.comBlog: http://blogs.zdnet.com/projectfailuresTwitter: http://twitter.com/mkrigsman+ 1 (617) 905-5950

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