ISSUE
The Independent Newsletter for internal communications of Project EDGE
EDGE Link Globally we link through ERP
SAP Implementation:
What is in it for DESCON...
 Integrated and optimized busi-
ness processes.
 Better control of project and
corporate finances
 Stronger relationship with sub-
contractors and suppliers
 Better integrated environment,
increase profitability, and re-
duced risk.
 Retention of top performers
through clearly defined career
and development plans.
 One data flows across all do-
mains
 Transparency of end to end
processes and visibility of data
 Planning and automated work-
ing, avoiding procedural hur-
dles for various domains.
What is in it for YOU!
 Efficient work environment
 Provides real-time information,
reducing the possibility of redun-
dancy errors
 Competitive edge amongst oth-
ers
 Career growth, knowledge,
recognition and value
 Easy access to all type of infor-
mation
 Well defined and authorized en-
vironment to work in your do-
main.
Newsletter Feedback: You can send your feedback to the Change Management team: Ayesha Tariq, Saad Aziz, Kashif Dastgir & Bilal Ashraf :
ocm.team@descon.com
02
MONTH: Jan
YEAR: 2011
From the Chairman
We have a strong desire to become a leading institute and a recognized Multi National Company. We can achieve
this dream with the help of an ERP System, resulting in an enabling environment that would integrate systems and
procedures as we expand globally.
For us to keep our competitive advantage we need greater productivity, and a good IT system will enable that.
For everyone who is involved in this project; I know it’s difficult and tough, but we will come out of it. Through
your effort, we will become efficient, stronger and a great institution
Have Faith and keep going forward!
Abdul Razak Dawood
ISSUE
Organizational Change Management (OCM) Activities: Project Update
“Change is natural, change is inevitable, and those who accept
Realization Kick off – PDIL
change stand above the rest”
PDIL Realization Kickoff announcement was made on 4th
Primary Reasons for applying OCM: January,2011. This announcement was followed by cake
cutting ceremony in DEL Cafeteria. The session was at-
Increase probability of project success
tended by ERP Project Management, PDIL Project Manage-
Managing the fear behind the concept of “Change” ment, ERP Team, PDIL Process Owners and Subject Mat-
Building change competency into organization. ter Experts.
Risk Assessment Survey Results: Timelines for PDIL Phase 1
Risk Assessment Survey was conducted to identify risks involved  
in each phase of Project EDGE implementation and to have an idea of where
the projects stands in stakeholder’s point of view. This survey was circulated
to key stakeholders of Project EDGE. 150 users responded to the survey. Project Phases  Dura on   Dura on In 
These were the highlights of the survey; Months 
(From‐To) 
A good majority of users believe the organization has the motivation
and commitment to complete the implementation which will Realiza on  1st Jan2011–  5 Months 
strengthen the organization’s competitive position, work processes 31st May 2011 
and performance expectations.
Final Prepara on  1st Jun2011–  1 Month 
Some users are neither supporting nor necessarily withholding sup-
port from the implementation. They carry moderate views regarding 30th Jun 2011 
visible executive sponsorship, and whether the implementation will
Go‐Live & Support  1st Jul 2011–  3 Months 
deliver more gain to the organization or more pain.
31st Sept 2011 
Some did not hear consistent message about SAP, are not getting     9 Months 
support from line managers, and think that SAP implementation is
not consistent with the company’s culture. They are also of the view
that they will not get training for the implementation and would lead
to increased workload.
List of Change Leads:
The following colleagues have been nominated as Change Leads for Project
EDGE. They can be contacted for any information regarding the project.
Change Leads BA/BSD/PDIL
Zaheer Ud Din Babar
PDIL
Nasir Mahmood
Haroon Sarwar Qureshi Corp. Commercial
Ayeza Abid DIPL
Naveed Zia LMW
M. Asad Abu Bakar Corp. HR
Kashif Iftikhar Corp, Finance & Corp Affairs
Syed Arsalan Kazmi PP&A
Qazi Muhammad Furqan HSE & QAQC
W o r k s h o p fo r All C ha ng e A g e nt s:
Usman Doger Corp BD & Contracts Management
Change Agents were nominated by each
Head of Department to play a positive Kashif Qurban KMW
voice for the project. A workshop for the- Atif Khokhar
DC&S
se change agents was conducted on 10th Hafiz Umair Majid
January 2011 in which the change agents Omer Sajjad Proposals & PM
were briefed of their roles.  
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