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D. A Flexible Technical Approach The project phases described above should not be viewed as a formulaic or turnkey solution. It is expected that discovery and insights from early activities will suggest ways that later activities can be modified to better accomplish project objectives. An important aspect of the proposed approach is flexibility to accommodate these modifications as long as they do not constitute significant changes in scope. Major changes in scope can be incorporated as needed if they are renegotiated and accepted by all parties. E. Deliaerables Results of each phase will be delivered using a PowerPoint presentation in a face-to- face meeting to allow for questions and discussion. Supporting documentation such as spreadsheets, source documents, maps, interview logs, etc. will be provided. The deliverables also include a database of potential suppliers with various reporting options and a planning framework document. The following table summarizes deliverables and outcomes by project phase. ,P,~~ ,,; i ,I,~ '~Deliverables Outcome , ~ , , , ~,p, Phase One: Industry Overviews PowerPoint presentation with Selection of a target industry for and Potential Supplier Analyses supporting documentation; further research database including potential supplier profiles Phase Two: Enterprise Network PowerPoint presentation with Establishment of profiles for the Feasibility Assessment supporting documentation types of companies to be added to the region Phase Three: Enterprise Network PowerPoint presentation with Action steps for developing the Action Plan supporting documentation; enterprise network planning framework document F. Research Methods The Project Team will employ research methods, tools, and technologies of secondary and primary research. Secondary research sources include proprietary databases, Internet sources, government agencies, professional associations, research institutions, and specialized libraries. Primary research activities will include interviews with company sources and industry experts. Secondary research methods and selected interviews have proven effective in generating useful knowledge for decision making without requiring the time and expense of primary market research methods such as surveys, focus groups, etc. In a recent Knowledge Based Solutions project, interviewing was used to guide the design and assess the feasibility of a new business venture. Engaging potential suppliers in this way produced the additional benefits of educating them about the new business and creating support for the venture. Minnesota Technology, Inc. and Knowledge Based Solutions West Metro Fringe Enterprise Network Systems Analysis Project Proposal May 24, 2006 Page 6