Tasks and Duties
Objective
This task focuses on developing a strategic plan for implementing SAP Success Factors in a simulated organizational environment. The aim is to build an understanding of the planning and analysis phase crucial to a successful SAP project deployment.
Task Overview
You are expected to research industry best practices, analyze a hypothetical company scenario, and design a strategy for implementing SAP Success Factors modules related to core HR functions. Your final deliverable must be a DOC file containing the complete strategic plan.
Key Steps
- Research: Conduct thorough research on SAP Success Factors, focusing on HR integration, change management, and project planning strategies. Use publicly available resources and industry reports for insights.
- Scenario Analysis: Imagine a mid-sized organization facing challenges such as outdated HR systems and poor process integration. Detail the company’s background, challenges, and requirements.
- Strategy Development: Formulate a comprehensive strategic plan that details a phased approach to implementation. Include sections on objectives, risks, mitigation strategies, and a timeline for rollout.
- Documentation: Compile your findings, strategy, and analysis in a clear DOC file. Make sure your document is professional and contains structured sections and headings.
Expected Deliverables
- A DOC file titled 'Week1_Strategic_Planning.doc'
- Detailed sections including Introduction, Company Overview, Problem Statement, Proposed Strategy, Risk Analysis, and Conclusion
Evaluation Criteria
You will be assessed on the depth of analysis, clarity of the strategic approach, quality of the written document, and adherence to the specified format. The task should be completed within 30-35 hours.
Objective
This week’s task involves gathering business requirements and developing process maps that align with SAP Success Factors functionalities. The goal is to bridge theoretical understanding with practical application in a simulated client scenario.
Task Overview
Imagine a scenario where an organization is transitioning to a more automated HR system. Your task is to detail the key business and technical requirements, develop process flow diagrams, and provide recommendations for aligning these with SAP Success Factors modules. Your work should culminate in a comprehensive DOC file submission.
Key Steps
- Scenario Development: Create a detailed description of an organization requiring HR system enhancement. Include background, current challenges, and future goals.
- Requirement Analysis: List and define the business requirements necessary for a successful SAP Success Factors implementation. Distinguish between functional and non-functional requirements.
- Process Mapping: Develop clear process maps using standard flowchart symbols. Illustrate critical HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee self-services.
- Documentation: Include detailed descriptions of each process and requirement in your DOC file, ensuring that all elements are well-articulated and accessible.
Expected Deliverables
- A DOC file named 'Week2_Req_Gathering_Process_Mapping.doc'
- Sections including Organizational Scenario, Requirement List, Detailed Process Maps, and Recommendations
Evaluation Criteria
Your submission will be evaluated based on the depth of requirement analysis, the clarity and correctness of the process maps, the alignment of your solutions with SAP Success Factors functionalities, and overall document quality. This task should be completed within 30-35 hours.
Objective
This task invites you to develop a configuration and customization blueprint for a simulated SAP Success Factors implementation. This step involves mapping organizational requirements to specific configuration options and identifying potential customization needs.
Task Overview
Based on the outputs from previous tasks, you will design a detailed blueprint that outlines how the SAP Success Factors system should be configured to meet the defined business objectives. Your blueprint should examine key modules such as Employee Central, Recruitment, and Performance & Goals. You must present your blueprint in a DOC file, clearly detailing the mapping between business requirements and system configuration.
Key Steps
- Review of Requirements: Begin by summarizing the key requirements from the simulated scenario, highlighting areas that may need special configuration or customization.
- Blueprint Development: Create diagrams or tables that show the relationship between business processes and SAP modules. Identify any specific customizations needed beyond the standard configuration.
- Customization Justification: For each proposed customization, provide a justification regarding its necessity and the benefits it brings to the organization.
- Documentation: Organize your blueprint into sections within a DOC file. Include an overview, detailed configuration plans, customization proposals, and a conclusion with key takeaways.
Expected Deliverables
- A DOC file named 'Week3_Configuration_Blueprint.doc'
- Sections including Introduction, Requirement Summary, Configuration Mapping, Customization Recommendations, and Conclusion
Evaluation Criteria
You will be evaluated on the comprehensiveness of your configuration blueprint, the clarity of the mapping between requirements and system capabilities, the rationale behind every customization, and the overall presentation. The task is designed to take approximately 30-35 hours.
Objective
The focus of this task is to develop an implementation roadmap and a risk management plan for deploying SAP Success Factors. This requires integrating project management principles with technical implementation strategies.
Task Overview
You are tasked with creating a detailed implementation roadmap that outlines a phased rollout of SAP Success Factors modules. Alongside the roadmap, develop a robust risk management plan addressing potential pitfalls during implementation. Your final output should be a DOC file that thoroughly documents the phases of the implementation process, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
Key Steps
- Implementation Phases: Define clear phases for the SAP Success Factors deployment, including preparation, pilot, full-scale implementation, and post-implementation review.
- Roadmap Creation: Develop detailed timelines with milestone markers, including resource allocation and key deliverables for each phase. Use Gantt charts or tabular formats as needed.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks such as data migration issues, user adoption challenges, and technical integration problems. Develop corresponding mitigation strategies for each risk.
- Documentation: Compile all findings into a DOC file that is segmented into clear sections: Roadmap, Risk Assessment, Mitigative Actions, and Final Recommendations.
Expected Deliverables
- A DOC file with the title 'Week4_Implementation_Roadmap_Risk_Management.doc'
- Detailed sections including Project Phases, Timeline, Risk Identification, Mitigation Strategies, and Conclusion
Evaluation Criteria
Your submission will be evaluated on the practicality and clarity of the implementation roadmap, the thoroughness of the risk analysis, and the feasibility of the mitigation strategies. The overall documentation quality, including structure and detail, is key. This task should require approximately 30-35 hours of work.
Objective
This final task is designed to assess your ability to evaluate the performance of a deployed SAP Success Factors solution and propose strategies for continuous improvement. The focus is on post-implementation analysis and innovation in HR processes.
Task Overview
In this task, you must develop a comprehensive evaluation framework to measure the success of an SAP Success Factors implementation. Create a report that discusses key performance indicators (KPIs), data analysis approaches, and feedback collection methods. Additionally, propose a continuous improvement plan that addresses how the organization can use performance data to drive process enhancements over time. All findings and proposals must be compiled into a final DOC file that is structured and professional.
Key Steps
- Performance Evaluation Framework: Develop a list of KPIs relevant to HR performance and system usability. Explain why these KPIs are important and how they can be measured.
- Data Analysis Methods: Outline data collection and analysis methods that can be used to monitor the success of the deployment. Consider surveys, usage data, and performance metrics.
- Continuous Improvement Plan: Propose a plan for ongoing system evaluation and process refinement. Include recommendations for regular review sessions, feedback loops, and iterative enhancements.
- Documentation: Document your framework, analysis methods, and improvement plan in a detailed DOC file. Use clear sections and headings to make the document easy to read and navigate.
Expected Deliverables
- A DOC file titled 'Week5_Performance_Evaluation_Improvement_Proposal.doc'
- Sections including Introduction, KPI Definition, Data Analysis Methods, Continuous Improvement Strategies, and Conclusion
Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation will be based on the thoroughness of your performance evaluation framework, the clarity and practicality of your data analysis proposals, the creativity and feasibility of your continuous improvement plan, and the overall organization and quality of your DOC file. This task is expected to take about 30-35 hours to complete.