% Completesm

% Complete is one of the most powerful strategy/project management tools I've ever encountered. It has won the praise of department managers and CEOs alike. Unlike more complex software that, in most cases, is too hard to use, or managers' good intentions for regular follow-up, % Complete is a process that makes strategy happen.

- Executive Vice President

Just look at what % Completesm has done for these companies ... and can do for you.

Situation A small company desires to grow dramatically, but must put basic engineering, logistics, financial, and management systems in place. A large medical products manufacturer must learn and implement actions to comply with new HIPAA legislation. Although the company had three years to prepare, it had made no progress with only four months until the law would become effective.
Solution First applied the Strategy Communicatorsm and Priority Plussm to choose the most leveragable actions to implement first. Currently using % Complete to keep the actions on track and to reallocate resources when needed. With the CEO's backing, a 1-day workshop was convened with 27 high-level company managers. Not only a learning session, each manager left the workshop with a committed action plan.

The % Complete process was used to secure bi-weekly follow-up on progress. The tool allowed resources to be shifted to help areas not meeting their progress commitments. Top management had a clear picture of progress at all times.
Results Company is on target to meet their plan. Has assigned administration of the % Complete process to Prentice Consulting so management can focus on making progress daily. Enjoyed an immediate improvement in project completion which has been sustained. Met all the legal requirements on time. Management is thrilled (and relieved).

One of the most attractive benefits of % Complete is its simple, clear progress reporting. It answers the question "How are we doing?" at a glance. Each period, you will receive (click for example):

       1. A simple bar chart showing the completion status of each key initiative.
       2. A graph of the overall progress of all the initiatives, compared with your plan.

With these two displays, you will see at a glance if you are ahead of, or behind, plan. You will see what projects and project leaders are contributing to the status. And, you will know exactly where to go to assist those that need help to get back on track. You should know, too, that this clear reporting tool is a powerful motivation factor.

% Complete is a simple process and reporting tool that gets results. Contact John Prentice to see how your company can get started right away.