TOP Ideas

The length, breadth and depth of TOP can be summed up in a simple definition:

TOP is…

• a step-by-step approach to successfully delivering totally optimized projects,
• based on a set of proven principles
• that underpin a complete, integrated and optimized set of processes
• that equip business staff and project professionals
• to simply, effectively and consistently deliver
• their desired business outcomes, associated benefits and value in full
• in less time and for less cost.

Importantly, TOP builds on the project approaches you have; they don’t need to be thrown out or totally replaced. They may need to be realigned at times to be more optimal and enable the business to more effectively lead, direct and govern projects.

More than just a methodology or body of knowledge — TOP is the first complete end-to-end and top-to-bottom project delivery approach that incorporates the business value delivery, organizational leadership and project/technical management TOPologies.

A TOPology = An integrated network of belief systems, processes, tools, techniques, templates and training.

TOP does not create extra work; to the contrary it’s designed to eliminate steps and reduce the overall project workload, time and cost.  It especially helps eliminate a large element of the 30% plus of rework that is typical with the current mindsets and approaches.

TOP brings a different thinking process and a simpler approach to projects that incorporates different steps, all with a focus on business value optimization and delivery.

TOP focuses on the layers above project management – the business value delivery and organization leadership layers. It fills the gaps and addresses the deficiencies that exist in how projects are approached and delivered today.

TOP simply equips you to deliver Totally Optimized Projects.