The SRS continuous alignment philosophy is embodied in the SRS Outcome & Benefits Realization (OBR™) model. OBR™ is an inclusive, collaborative management framework that embraces alignment as a change-causing agent throughout the initiative lifecycle. In addition to the vast number of market ready methodologies available, OBR™ introduces four new dimensions and fundamental changes to how we think about – and implement – programs, projects, internal or external relationships or strategic transformations and modernization initiatives:
Benefits Management – Methods for channeling management attention and processes on harvesting of the expected benefits of the initiative. Benefits Management is centered on the identification of and alignment with Benefits Realization Factors (BRF®). BRF® are the key elements that must be enabled by the initiative, program, project or relationships to assure benefits realization.
Governance, Accountability and Performance Management (GAPM®) – A framework and a management model to facilitate effective Management of programs, projects and business relationships for the purpose of continuous alignment with benefits realization goals.
Collaborative Convergence™ – A methodology and processes for causing collaboration and convergence among stakeholders including diverse stakeholders with competing interests.
Strategic Relationship Based Model (SRbM®) – A methodology, processes and tools for effective planning, sourcing, management and continuous alignment of required business relationships – both internal and external.