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Oracle Unified Method (OUM)

Level 1: Overview and Awareness
Module: Basics

Learning Objectives
Basics

By the end of this module, you should be able to:

Understand Oracles Method Integration Strategy and Vision.

List the Oracle Unified Method (OUM) Goals and Benefits.
List the reasons for using OUM.
Describe how OUM is constantly evolving.

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Primavera

TUGBU

EasiPath Migration Method

Liquid Enterprise Methodology

Compass Upgrade

Compass Standard

AdminServer

Siebel Analytics

RGBU Retek et al
CDM Classic

CGBU - Portal
AIM Foundation
Stellent

Xcellerate
Tangosol

Agile

Siebel Results Roadmap

AIM for Business Flows
Revenue

CDM FT

Data Warehouse Method FT

Sun

Compass Accelerated

The horrorthe
horror

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OTM

Hyperion

Method Integration Strategy

Support current methods

(Compass, AIM, ABF, Siebel).
Develop the Oracle Unified Method (OUM)
a single, integrated method, to support the
entire Oracle ecosystem, across the
complete suite of Oracle products.
Decommission all legacy methods
as the field transitions to OUM.

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Oracle Unified Method Vision

The vision for the Oracle Unified Method is to support

the entire Enterprise IT Lifecycle, including support for
the successful implementation of every Oracle product.
Oracle has two objectives for the method
Ensure that usage of our products meets our customer's
business objectives.
Ensure that customers are able to take full advantage of our
products' rich capabilities.

The net result being a Superior Ownership Experience

for all of Oracle's customers.

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Oracle Unified Method Goals

Best of the Best

Single Method Framework
Fusion Technology Foundation
Release Independent
Tight Integration with Sales Methodology and
Enterprise-Level Processes

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OUM Benefits

Common language
Reduce confusion
Integrate acquisitions
Reduce duplication and focus investment on
deeper materials

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Why Use OUM?

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Learning Checkpoint
Basics

Oracle has two objectives for the method. Name at

least one.
Ensure that usage of our products meets our customers
business objectives.
Ensure that customers are able to take full advantage of our
products rich capabilities.

Name one of the goals of the Oracle Unified Method.

Best of the Best
Single Method Framework
Fusion Technology Foundation
Release Independent
Tight Integration with Sales Methodology and Enterprise-Level
Processes

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Product and Technology Agnostic

Use to implement any product or

technology
Not dependent on specific
Tools
Languages

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Standards-Based
Aligns with, Supports, and Extends

Unified Process (UP)

Project Management Institute Body of Knowledge
(PMI PMBOK)
Business Analysis Body of Knowledge
(IIBA BABOK)
Unified Modeling Language (UML)
Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)

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Comprehensive Toolkit
Templates
Guidelines

Create high quality

work products

Focus areas, views,

phases, activities,
processes, and tasks

Tailored
Workplans
Accelerated starting
point

Supplemental
Guidance

Overview
Material

Products, tools,
techniques, and
technologies

Approach and
standards

Easy Access

Hosted or installed locally

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Flexible and Scalable

Agile

Tailor to appropriate level of ceremony

Guidance provided for

Minimum set of tasks

Tailoring workplan
Iterative project planning
Timeboxing and prioritization
Agile techniques

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OUM Supports

OUM

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OUM Continues to Evolve

Base Guidance
Supplemental Guidance
Support Features
Components

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Learning Checkpoint
Basics

OUM is product and technology agnostic. True or

False?
True

OUM aligns with, supports and extends many industry

standards and standards organizations. Name any of
these standards or organizations.
The Unified Process (UP), The Unified Modeling Language
(UML), The Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN),
The PMI PMBOK , and the Business Analysis Body of
Knowledge (IIBA BABOK)

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Conclusion
Basics

Now that you have completed this module, you should

be able to:

Articulate the Method Integration Strategy and Vision.

List the Goals and Benefits of the OUM program.
List the reasons for using OUM.
Describe how OUM is constantly evolving.

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