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Company Background
Mission & Core Values
Fundamentals
Value Proposition
Client List

Background
YCA (now Project Success) is an Atlanta-based consultancy that helps clients create timely solutions for project success. YCA specializes exclusively in project management. Client services include corporate training, consulting, and project management systems development. YCA’s approach to project planning and control has proven successful in wide varieties of project applications and industries. Our goal is to provide clients with practical, cost-effective, long-term solutions to their project management challenges and requirements.

Established in 1983, YCA has provided services on diverse project applications, including: marketing programs, information systems development and implementation, product development, process technology implementation, engineering and architectural design, construction and renovation, major maintenance, facility relocations and startups, reengineering and continuous improvement, research, and special events. YCA’s international client base represents a broad array of industries, including: consumer products, aerospace, electronics, heavy equipment, computer hardware and software, telecommunications, electric and gas utilities, pharmaceuticals, health services, hotels, food services, retail store chains, and government and military organizations.

YCA offers a unique mix of skills in the complex and relatively technical field of project management. The company's principals and their associates are experienced, results-oriented professionals, who possess the ability to distinguish between theoretical possibilities and workable solutions to the special problems of managing projects. Client interface and training is facilitated by excellent communication skills and a business oriented approach to teaching and consulting. In addition, YCA possesses significant expertise in the usage, development, and implementation of automated project management systems.

Due to the extreme competitiveness and accelerating pace of change in the current business environment, organizations are faced with the challenge of executing more strategically important projects than ever before. YCA would welcome the opportunity to discuss your organization's project management needs and requirements. Please contact us to get started.

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Mission & Core Values

MISSION

PSI exists to help clients develop the organizational capability to manage projects successfully. We provide client organizations with the knowledge, skills, systems and tools that, when properly applied to strategic initiatives, transform our client’s business, create a competitive advantage and enhance the quality of work-life for their employees.

CORE VALUES

1. Service to Clients. We place top priority on serving our clients in an ethical and responsive manner. Our clients must realize exceptional returns on their investments in our products and services.
2. Commitment to Excellence. We provide superior integrated project management solutions. To maintain our leadership position in the field, we invest in the continuous improvement of our products and services as well as in the professional development of all members of our organization.
3. Value of Human Assets. We recognize that skilled and dedicated people will always be our most valuable asset. We strive to provide compensation and advancement opportunities that reflect the great value of the members of our organization.
4. Organizational Culture. We seek to maintain a team-oriented culture in which we enjoy working hard together as well as with our clients.
5. Advancement of Project Management. We strive to be the standard against which all other PM firms are compared by continuing to advance the PSI body of knowledge.

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Fundamentals
In every project management initiative, there are fundamental components that when linked together will generate project success. Some of these key elements are listed below:

• Active Involvement by Project Stakeholders
• Cross-Functional Involvement
• Team-Based Approach
• Clear Requirements & Expectations
• Ownership & Commitment
• Early Planning
• Disciplined Control Process

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Value Proposition
The application of YCA Project Success Training, Consulting and Systems Development Services to your project can:

• Ensure the realization of the targeted financial results.
• Reduce the time to realize financial benefits.
• Enhance the quality of project results.
• Improve employee retention and cross-organizational relationships.
• Better articulate roadmap to benefit of all stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and solve problems.
• Cross-Functional Involvement

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Partial Client List
YCA works with clients all over the United States and in countries throughout the world. The Project Success MethodSM has been very effective in helping organizations execute projects when team members work and live in different countries and cultures.

ABB American Cancer Society BellSouth Cadbury-Schweppes CB Richard Ellis Cinergy Collegis Disney Interactive First Data FPL Group Georgia Power Herman Miller IBM KFC Marriott International Mobil Norfolk Southern Peerless Mfg. Rainbird SBC Ameritech Siemens Southern Company Thermo King/IR TVA Warner Brothers

Alfa Laval Celleco AOL Time Warner Boeing Caterpillar Chicago Public Schools City Public Service Deloitte & Touche E&Y Cap Gemini First of America Fujitsu GlaxoSmithKline HomeBanc Illinois Power Kimberly-Clark McDonnell Douglas Motts Orange County Calif. Pizza Hut Rexam Closures Schlumberger Sony Entertainment Taco Bell TRW United States Gov. Wells Fargo

Alltel AT&T BSW International CB Hillier Parker Ciba Vision Coca-Cola Delta Air Lines Experian Formica General Cable Heatcraft Honeywell International Itochu LG&E Energy Microsoft NCR Paramount Pictures RadioShack Sargent Controls Scientific-Atlanta Southern Calif. Gas Texas Tech University Turner/TBS Wal-Mart Yum! Brands

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