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	In combination with Metastorm' proven methodologies, I-nnovate recommends firms use a Process Automation Team or "PAT" method for corroborative design and development of e-Work processes.

	Using a PAT method for building e-work procedures at your firm...

	· Insures the Timely Engagement and Overlay of Skilled Resources · Provisions Role-specific Consultants "As Needed" for PAT Support · Decreases Project Risk, Delivery Cycles and Costs · Optimizes Conditions for Project Success and Rapid ROI · Creates a Production Environment for Knowledge Transfer

	The adjacent PAT diagram illustrates: 1) the principal steps for producing an automated e-Work process; 2) the primary deliverables or functions typically engaged during each Step; and 3) each PAT member's role, individual deliverables and/or technical proficiencies that may potentially be employed as a procedure sequentially progresses through the principal steps through completion.
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	Essentials For An Effective PAT

	An effective PAT is comprised of a balanced representation of business and technical members, where the team possess the collective skill sets required to fulfill all PAT roles. Project Management is frequently fulfilled by either the Owner or Analyst, but alternatively often includes an additional team member exclusively for the PM function.

	It is important to note that the roles and skill-sets of the individual PAT members often overlap within the scope of deliverables for each principal step. This is always positive and enhances the corroborative hand-off of deliverables and project timelines. Under ideal constructs each PAT member's function would overlap by a modest degree; but in practice, this linear overlap is always proportionate to the collective skill-sets of the members that comprise the PAT.

	For example, an Owner often may provide several of the extended functions of an Analyst's role in the Modeling Step. An Analyst may likewise be capable of providing much of the functionality of a Designer in the Design Step. Similarly if versed, the Designer may provide much of the extended integration functions of a Developer in the Build Step. And where a unique resource possesses collective skills, roles may be coalesced and performed by that single member (i.e.; Owner & Analyst). But in practice, firms must use judicious assessments when considering coalescing PAT roles - both from a skill set and disposable project availability stand-point.

	I-nnovate recommends firms insure their in-house PAT members have complete and balanced representation; otherwise, timely production of processes if often stymied with recurring remands for clarifications, inaccurate design elements and bottlenecks for sourcing appropriate resources once project development has already commenced.

	Knowledge Transfer and Self Sufficiency

	I-nnovate is positioned to provide e-Work procedure development in its entirety, or on a supplemental "as needed" basis augmenting your firm's PAT member areas with role-specific assistance.

	In either manner, I-nnovate is able to provision a production-based, transfer of knowledge to your firm's PAT members, allowing for future self-sufficiency in the development of additional processes.

	For additional information or to discuss how we can assist your automated process development, please Contact Us.

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