Management of Project Omnia, The

Synopsis

Considers the people involved in project management, in this case, the Portman Building Society’s Project OMNIA which was undertaken to replace diverse computer systems by a single integrated one that is ‘customer’ rather than ‘account’ based. Concentrates on the sub-project to replace the mortgage systems and the relation between the Portman and ICL, the supplier. Good communication is emphasised: in defining what the client wants, quality assurance, the role of an independent management consultant, estimation of the costs in cash and human resource terms, planning, building in mechanisms for change, testing, acceptance and evaluation. Finally discusses whether anything might have been managed differently.

Series

Fundamentals of Computing, Course M205

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1994

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Information technology

Keywords

building societies; communication skills; computer systems

Credits

Producer

Pip Surgey

Cast

Frances Barber

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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