BrightPlanIT's consultative project approach follows the Project Solutions Framework ("PSF") as a guideline for the successful implementation of IT projects. BrightPlanIT has developed the PSF from vast experience in the IT industry and from proven methodologies developed by key industry partners. These industry partners include leading IT organizations such as Microsoft, Novell, IBM, Lotus, and the Project Management Institute. Figure 1-1 depicts the six (6) phases of the PSF used when delivering IT projects.

Phase	Phase Title	Tasks
1	Discovery	- Assessment of Current Environment - Risk and Gap Analysis - Create and Present Discovery Report
2	Design	- Conduct Design Workshop - Define Design Specifications - Create and Present Draft Design Document
3	Pilot	- Model Draft Design - Test Functional Requirements and Migration Tools - Finalize Design Document
4	Plan	- Develop Draft Implementation Project Plan - Select "Early-Adopters" and Perform Initial Migration - Finalize Implementation Project Plan
5	Implementation	- Deliver End-User Training - Implement Solution
6	Maintenance	- Ongoing Review, Management, and Support