An Introduction to Project-oriented Proposal Development based on 3D-VE Unisys System Architect Quarterly, June 2006 (not available online) Projects are the lifeblood of every project-based organization. This holds especially true in a worldwide technology services and consulting company such as Unisys in which projects form the major source of revenue. Yet, before a project can begin it must be won, and before a project can be won, a proposal must be submitted. This article focusses on creating those winning proposals using an advanced project-oriented proposal methodology based on PMI and CMMI best practices and Unisys 3D-VE techniques. Project-Oriented Proposal Development PMI Atlanta in May, 2005 (not available online) Projects are the lifeblood of every project-based organization. This holds especially true in consulting firms since projects form the major, if not only, source of revenue. Yet, before a project can begin it must be won, and before a project can be won, a proposal must be submitted. Project-oriented proposal development is aimed directly at this very crucial step required to win that next project in today’s tight global economy. |

