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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc.

Project Implementation Plan Research

University of Phoenix

Project Implementation Plan Research

The concept of project implementation is applicable to all companies yet it is often overlooked by some organizations. The eagerness to begin project work and the pressure of fast results can often hinder the project implementation and planning process. Harrison-Keyes is facing a very large project through shifting market focus into e-publishing. The company should not only benchmark other organizations, but also analyze and implement the key concepts of project implementation.

Key Course Concepts
The concept of integrating an organization's strategy in project selection has proven to produce favorable outcomes of projects and allows for the effective utilization of human and capital resources to achieve project objectives. The new school of thought lists project management as an integral part of the strategic management process. Strategic management is defined as "the process of assessing "what we are" and deciding and implementing what we intend to be and how we are going to get there" (Gray & Larson, 2006. Chap.2, p.7). This helps an organization adapt to changes in its internal and external environments to maintain a competitive advantage in its industry.
The importance of implementing an effective strategic management process is evident in AT&T Telecommunications. The implementation of the company's outsourcing initiative aimed at increasing profitability and customer satisfaction is identified as a best practice by the team for its effective strategic management process. Motorola's management's six sigma approach successfully aligned resources towards achieving the organization's goals and strategies. The organization has a strong competitive position unlike some organizations where "integration of strategy formulation and implementation often does not exist" (Gray & Larson, 2006. Chap. 2, p. 4).
Project managers recognize that...