One of the most important pieces of writing that one will encounter in IT (Information Technology) is project proposals. They are of such importance because of their very nature. Their purpose is to persuade upper-level management or corporate that a project will benefit the company as well as them. The scope of the project, benefit, cost, return on investment, time frame, and possible downtime are all important components of a proposal in IT.
When writing a proposal, the scope of a project is explained. Your proposal will explain the purpose of a project and what it will entail. It should answer questions like: What is the issue that brings up a purpose for this project? How will this project solve the issue? What resources will be required for this project? What will be the time frame for the proposed project from start to finish?
When proposing a project, be sure to include the estimated price. As wrong as it may sound, money is everything in a business! You could have a solution to every problem in a corporation, and if that price tag is not attractive, chances are that it will not be approved. Always include quotes from multiple companies to show that you have done your research and kept the company’s best interests in mind by choosing the most affordable quote while keeping quality in mind. Be sure to include a practical time frame. C-level management is not going to care what reason you have for not completing a task within a given time frame. It will also be important to include any possible downtime due to project implementation.
Successfully composing a proposal for an IT-related project will show that you have what it takes to get the job done. You will prove that you have the project management skills and can solve problems efficiently.
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George,
ReplyDeleteWhen I assigned you this part of the blog, I really had no idea what you would be able to come up with. I simply assumed because of your great work on the technical manual that you would be able to take this task on. You have gone way above and beyond expectations with this post. It gives some great tips on proposals, especially for those who are not so informed on the area and its place in the business world. Your real life experience really shines in your postings. Thank you, and I look forward to next weeks work.
I always wondered what you IT people wrote about in the professional writing world. Thanks for sharing. I was hoping for a visual and please go in and edit your "they're" problem. It should be "their purpose...."
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