Implementation - Table I

The Implementation Process
The Plan

1. Creation of the Project
   The Mission Statement
2. Naming the Implementation Team
   Identification of Resources
3. Needs Assessment or Analysis
   Specification of Hardware and Software
4. Planning Phase
   Determination of Goals, Milestones, Time Frames, and Verification Procedures
5. Installation of Hardware & Software
   The physical introduction of equipment
6. Implementation of Software
   The loading of data, creation of systems, policies, and procedures
7. Training
   The 'how to use' phase
8. "Dual or parallel Systems"
   The verification of the Accounting System
9. "Live System"
   The bringing of the system 'on-line'
10. Critique
    An on-going process which is conducted at the end of each phase