Getting Your Project Started - blur Group Exchange

Step 1: Getting the project started How Joe does it. VS How Mike does it! Management team agrees project objectives and deliverables Management team agrees project objectives and deliverables Meet with existing supplier Mike puts the project on the Global Services Exchange Realise they might not have what it takes to deliver blur team gets the project in front of 100's of pre-vetted suppliers and fields questions to ensure quality proposals are submitted 12, Google searches to identify potential suppliers 18, phone calls to check out these suppliers 7. days later and Mike has a short list of high quality proposals to review Worry time - will they spot this is new to me and take advantage? 2. days due diligence and inviting suppliers to submit proposals They all seem competent to deliver so who do I trust? Great job Mike. Look how quick and easy that was! Here are some ideas for the time you've saved. Brief the project to suppliers Start another project Why limit yourself - you're a project ninja! Test drive a sportscar Foot down - living the dream 8, hours responding to supplier queries - they're all asking the same questions! Throw a pool party Be Hugh Hefner - for a day Take Joe for a drink Look at the poor guy - he needs it Do you know a Joe? Share this and help him get his project started. Wow Joe... You've spent a month just finding and briefing the suppliers. Next Week - Step 2: Shortlisting s-commerce. Greater Choice, Better Value, and Faster Delivery