To give you an idea of our approach to international project management, the following four phases reflect a minimum approach (basic level) for establishing an international presence. Each client has an adaptation to this approach as to tailor its needs, products, services, and circumstances.
Phase 1 - Definition of the international expansion strategy
Strategic, market, competitive research & analysis Pro-forma Financial Analysis & Projections Risk – Cost/Benefit Analysis Market penetration strategy Go/No Go Decision support
Phase 2 - Requirements definition & project planning
Formulation of Business & Technical Requirements Determination business processes and workflows Determination of corporate infrastructure Foreign government regulation, taxation, incentives & assistance Interim staffing requirements Go/No Go Decision support Preparation Master Project Plan Time-line & time-to-market determination
Phase 3 - Project execution
Establishment foreign corporate infrastructure Establishment physical location International Relocation Start-up operations and interim management Contract, part, and full-time staff acquisition Establish Administration, Marketing, Finance, Sales, and Service support functions and systems
Phase 4 - Interim executive management & project turnover
Interim day-to-day management Organizational integration with parent company Financial and accounting integration with parent company Permanent staff acquisition Turn-over to permanent management
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