How to Insure Projects Get Done Right - On Time & On Budget  
     
 

Almost every manager has experienced a good project gone bad. Scope creep, poor specifications, unrealistic expectations, all of which cost money, time and perhaps lost opportunity. It also makes the manager anxious about the next project because they realize the risk in taking on a new technology project. But it doesn't have to be that way.

If you analyze each project (even existing and ongoing projects) using the Playbook Method you will be nailing down all of the key elements of the project so that it can't go wrong. You will have a clear understanding of the beginning and end of the process you are automating, including every step in between. You will examine the business problem you are trying to solve through the lens of workflow analysis, not the lens of technology.

You may object and think, this won't work because that type of analysis would take forever. Not true. Using the Playbook Method will quickly cut to the heart of your business problem regardless of the size of the project. We have used the method to define small projects, like producing a management report, to big projects, like how to innoculate 1,000,000 people in the event a bio-terrorism attack or pandemic for Homeland Security and the CDC.

 
 
 
     
 

What Services Do We Offer?

 
     
 
Software Development

After analyzing your business process, we recommend the best options for implementing technology. There are never any surprises. See our list of applications.

Our preferred development environment is Microsoft IIS using Active Server Pages and an Enterprise level SQL Database supported by proprietary COM objects. Most systems include development in C, Java and Visual Basic - whatever is most cost effective and gets the job done long term. We have also design systems with UNIX and Linux platforms, as well as nearly every protocol at the lowest level. See our award winning development article to understand the depth of our experience.

   
Workflow Analysis and
Six Sigma
Our methodology is described in "The Ultimate Business Playbook" and is called the Playbook Method. We have improved business processes and metrics for a wide range of clients including financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. We use this method in every project with which we are involved. This method has been implemented in companies around the world.
   
Project Management and
Technology Advisors
We have helped companies start new ventures and acted as their IT representatives with great success. We have also been under to contract to be "on call" for ongoing businesses and participate in management decisions as they relate to technology and business processes. We bring 37 years of experience in cutting edge technology to companies that may not otherwise have access to that level of expertise.
   
Software as a Service
(SaaS)

FTI has subsidiary business units that offer high quality and reliable SaaS applications. These include:

  • eCampusUSA.net (Education)
  • LoanTrac (Mortgage Loan Management System)
  • CAAS (Government Contract Administration & Accounting)
  • SoftCare (Electronic Medical Records and Emergency Management)
  • TaskOnline (Project Management)
  • PlaybooksOnline (Electronic Playbooks & Training Material)
  • Digital Coach (Online Video Training)
   
Software Modules We have hundreds of existing modules that can plug into applications to build various business solutions. Everything from automated document management to on-the-fly PGP encryption and electronic data transfer using SOAP and XML.

 

 
 
 
     
  Testimonials  
     
  "My company has utilized Mike's (FTI Global's) services and his methods describe in The Ultimate Busienss Playbook. In today's environment where effeciency and productivity separate the winners from the losers, The Ultimate Business Playbook can help even the most savvy businesses separate themselves from the pack."  
 
Marc Geredes
Hedge Fund COO
 
     
  "Mike (FTI Global) has provided guidelines to assess the current environment of your firm and, if needed, steps to implement a new 'playbook'"  
     
 
Wade Brown
Director of Global Operations
Transweave, Inc.
 
 
 
     
  The Ultimate in Business Improvement  
     
  "The Ultimate Business Playbook" provides an easy and innovative step by step approach to Workflow Analysis and Six Sigma.

The method uses an NFL team as an analogy and has been used by the Dept of Homeland Security, Financial Institutions and Fortune 500 companies. It is fun to implement and dramatically changes the work environment - and is the culmination of over 20 years of experience and study.

It bridges the philosophical approaches of books like “Good to Great” and “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and shows people how to effectively implement those ideas in their businesses. 

It is a “rubber hits the road” book in a big way.
 
 
 
     
  Learn How to Create a Business Playbook  
     
  The Ultimate Business Playbook was written to help businesses just like yours create a written plan so that everyone knows how to work as a team in order to win big.
 
It bridges the philosophical approaches of books like “Good to Great” and “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and shows people how to effectively implement those ideas in their businesses.  It is a “rubber hits the road” book in a big way.
 
The Ultimate Business Playbook helps you build team spirit so that you’ll feel positive and relaxed about the work your team is doing.
 
The Ultimate Business Playbook gives you an innovative, easy to follow step by step approach to workflow analysis and Six Sigma that you can use to increase profitability.
 
The Ultimate Business Playbook uses an NFL team as an analogy in order to create a team building atmosphere where everyone participates in creating business plays that give them the ability to work together in order to score touchdowns.
 
The Ultimate Business Playbook methodology has been used by the Dept of Homeland Security, Financial Institutions and Fortune 500 companies.
 
The Ultimate Business Playbook methodology is fun to implement and dramatically changes the work environment - and is the culmination of over 20 years of experience and study.
With The Ultimate Business Playbook you will:
  • gain valuable knowledge and insight about how your business really works
     
  • discover the secrets to create real team spirit
     
  • create an atmosphere where everyone works together to achieve common goals
     
  • enjoy team members who are proud and excited about their work
 
     
     
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