This document discusses myths and keys to a successful P6 implementation. It debunks 10 myths such as keeping the implementation simple and focused, ensuring proper configuration before use, dedicating sufficient time and attention, and moving forward in focused phases. It also lists the top 10 mistakes that can undermine a Primavera implementation, including treating it as an IT project rather than business transformation, lack of dedicated team and management support, and big bang change management.

2. IMPLEMENTATION
DEMYSTIFICATION
And 10 Keys to a Successful P6 Implementation

3. Myth 1
Demystification:
Keep the implementation
focused and simple using a
tried methodology.
Then progressively
elaborate.

4. Myth 2
Demystification:
Installation is according to
best practices in technology.
Implementation is from best
practices in project
management.

5. Myth 3
Demystification:
Enterprise software
implementations should be
informed by the entire
enterprise.

6. Myth 4
Demystification:
Configuration must happen
before P6 can be
effectively used by anyone.

7. Myth 5
Demystification:
Enterprise software
touches the entire
enterprise.
Dedicate the time and
attention to
implementation it deserves.

8. Myth 6
Demystification:
The schedule is the core of
P6.
But it is only a part of an
enterprise PPM.

9. Myth 7
Demystification:
If you have spent money
to hear an expert, then
hear and heed.

10. Myth 8
Demystification:
Keep initial implementation
simple.
Take the time to properly
plan and validate integration
requirements.

11. Myth 9
Demystification:
Even experienced
Primavera users may need
system setup assistance
to ensure features are
aligned with requirements.

12. Myth 10
Demystification:
Move into Primavera in
focused phases.
Mature the system as your
organization matures in its
use.

13. TOP 10 1.Project is handled as an IT (software install) project rather
than a business transformation project.
2.Lack of a dedicated team and Senior Management
support.
3.Mismatched implementation partner (vendor) and/or faulty
contract.
4.Inadequate experience or training in PM Best Practices
and/or an unwillingness to adopt them.
5.Disconnect between strategic plan and the project office or
project selection process.
Poor Primavera
Implementations are
rooted in these 10
implementation
mistakes:
(Ranked in order of
impact)

14. TOP 10 6. A constrained implementation team.
7. An unclear end-game or forgetting the pain the
implementation strives to ease.
8. An unprepared IT Department and/or technical
environment.
9. Undocumented, unpracticed or absent project
management processes.
10. Big bang change management.
Poor Primavera
Implementations are
rooted in these 10
implementation
mistakes:
(Ranked in order of
impact)