BPDM+Section04(doc 21页)

ACTIVITY SET 1.0 – SET COURSE
The primary objective for this activity set is to develop the Statement of Work (SOW) and the work plan for the engagement. The primary source of information for the Set Course activity set is the client sponsor(s) and persons they designate. All of the activities in this activity set are important and all of them should be completed. The typical duration for this activity set for a Tactical Design Engagement is one to two weeks. As with all aspects of the Tactical Design Engagement Type speed and efficiency are of prime importance.
Activity 1.1 – Draft Statement of Work
The primary objective here is to begin with the end in mind. The development of the SOW should begin as soon as the engagement type selection is made. It is always developed in close association with the client sponsor and persons they designate. It is recommended that the practitioner draft a preliminary SOW very quickly and introduce the sponsor to its components. It is also recommended that all consultants involved in the engagement become familiar with the SOW early on.
The importance of the SOW can not be overstated. It is the foundation for everything that comes after, it sets expectations and will continue to be a key reference through the engagement. The SOW is often a part of the engagement letter. The format may be specified in the master services agreement with the client. A draft of the SOW should be complete by the close of week two.
The appropriate level of detail is determined by the practitioner. The language in the SOW should be precise and clear. BearingPoint’s SOW template includes the following components:
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