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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc.

Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc.
Harrison-Keyes developed problems during their implementation of their e-publishing conversion project. The purpose of this paper is to process the problems and systematically develop a solution. The process involved describing the situation, framing the right' problem, describing the end-state' vision, identifying the alternatives and benchmarking validation, evaluating the alternatives, identifying and assessing risk, making the decision, developing and implementing the solution, and evaluating the results. Through this process we will discover a plan that will launch Harrison-Keyes into a world leader of e-publishing.
Harrison-Keyes must utilize components and best practices of strategic implementation and alignment them with critical success factors such as partner communication, risk analysis, and project portfolio management. As we look at the scenario we will address how implementation planning addresses shortfalls, risk factors, and potential negative consequences. Based the ideas above, we will learn to use risk management, and enhanced communication with their partner and the authors to overcome and work past their problems.
Describe the Situation
Issue and Opportunity Identification
There are many issues surrounding the e-publishing project being conceived by Harrison-Keyes. A global publisher of print products, Harrison-Keyes has suffered the despair afflicting the entire industry. Competition from low-cost retailers are eating into profits, and publishing companies are finding survival challenging. The Harrison-Keyes Board of Directors recently hired a new CEO in an attempt to breathe life into the company. Meg P. McGill, the new CEO, initiated an e-publishing project. With the boards support the project began, and is on the rocks.
When planning this project the leadership team failed to consider several factors in the estimating process. These factors have caused delays in completion and added cost to...