Welcome to the Catalyst help-desk, your one-stop-shop for assistance during your Catalyst cycle. Feel free to browse through the topics below for any tutorials & how-to-guides to assist you with any logistical aspects.
If you have checked this page thoroughly and still cant find what you're looking for, please email[email protected]referencing your project URN (example C24.0.500) and problem and a member of the team will get back to you
A catalyst will go through six statuses to become active within the cycle, please take note of the six statuses below.
3. Catalyst contracts - MSA & SOWs
TM Forum utilizes two types of contract, Master Service Agreements (MSA) & Statements of Work (SOW's) This format is used to:
Streamline the legal process for our members, helping them join a catalyst team and make the project active quicker
Speed up contract negotiations
Please see further details about the contract process below:
Example If TM Forum were going to take part in three Catalyst projects this cycle, they would sign one MSA and then three smaller SOWs. Reducing the need for three separate lengthy contracts.
N. B Standard Catalyst contracts can still be issued if the member or participating company cannot sign an MSA
4. Catalyst team roles & responsibilities
Catalyst projects are member led, it is up to the individual team to make sure deliverables are completed within the given deadlines. The following roles must be allocated the to project team members.
Project Team Role
Responsibilities
Catalyst
Project Team Lead
Ensure project is developed in line with TM Forum IPR policy
Encourage all Participants to take an active role in the project
Ensure Participants have a clear understanding of what they need to complete and when
Drive the project team for on-time delivery
Lead the design, planning, execution and validation activities
Attend showcase event and Action Week.
Mandatory
Project Team Co-Lead
Assist Project Team Leader;
Substitute for Project Team leader where necessary.
This is not a mandatory project role
Attend showcase event
Optional
Marketing Lead
Ensure all marketing deliverables are produced on time and to an appropriate standard such as marketing communications plan, team data sheet and press releases.
Ensuring the team takes advantage of the marketing opportunities offered by TM Forum.
Ensure Catalyst executes its own marketing activities pre- & post-event leveraging team members' company’s marketing departments
Ensure presentations and demonstrations are easily understood by different audiences and tailored appropriately
Attend showcase event.
Mandatory
Technical Lead
Ensure alignment between Catalyst project and respective collaboration project
Ensure appropriate application of all relevant best practices and standards into Catalyst project
Provide technical leadership and guidance to ensure quality demonstration of integrated working solution
Ensure learnings and changes to Forum assets are captured and provided back to Collaborative team
Attend showcase event
Mandatory
Catalyst Team Member
Actively participate in the project and work collaboratively.
Attend project meetings (80% attendance minimum)
Attend showcase event
Optional
Marketing Liaison
Representative that oversees corporate marketing of their organization's involvement in the Catalyst project
Mandatory
Authorized Contract Signee
The Contract Signee is the authorized representative of their Organization. Contract Signee responsibilities include:
Sign the contract for Catalyst services by deadline