Implementing Global IT Systems: DIY Projects
Even for smaller projects where a company thinks they have resources, project teams should engage a third-party integrator for two very good reasons.
Implementing Global IT Systems: Avoid Self-Gathering Data
Data migration is a huge challenge when implenting an IT system. Asking users to migrate that data comprimises consistency, accuracy, completeness and functionality.
Lead by Example with a Start-Up Mentality
Large organizations often try and fail to act like a start-up or foster a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit. Leaders must lead by example to overcome traditional business barriers to foster a start-up mentality.
Implementing Global IT Systems: Don’t Skip the Dress Rehearsal
While any testing is better than no testing, gauging where your organization is to understand what needs to be done to work towards the highest level of testing, and ultimately, success will save time and effort in the long run.
Implementing Global IT Systems: Don’t Skip Stakeholders
While it’s easy to say that a system implementation will increase efficiency in the organization, it’s critical to ensure that all stakeholders will see the benefits of the system first hand to ensure long term success.
Take Innovation Beyond Product Development
What will it take to compete and win in a dynamic, digital world? We’ve got 21 innovation imperatives to help you prepare, equip and evolve to compete and grow in the 21st century. Expanding the scope of innovation beyond product to include services, experiences, business models and new markets is critical to delivering long term results.
Implementing Global IT Systems: Don’t Jump the Gun
One of the most valuable, but underutilized, tools for managing change while implementing large process systems is the readiness assessment. It’s important to gauge whether the process system is necessary and if the organization is ready for its implementation to avoid wasted time and energy.
Infographic: 21 Innovation Imperatives for the 21st Century
What will it take to compete and win in a dynamic, digital world? We’ve got 21 innovation imperatives to help you prepare, equip and evolve to compete and grow in the 21st century.
Implementing Global IT Systems: Don’t Miss the Point
Without a clear understanding of the purpose of a global IT implementation, getting buy in from all affected parties will be nearly impossible. Clearly define the point of and verify the need for the project with all campuses to ensure cooperation and participation before moving forward.
Implementing Global IT Systems: Don’t Ignore Inconsistencies
Implementing an IT system is challenging enough in a single location, but add multiple campuses to the mix and new and unique challenges begin to arise. Global organizational alignment is critical to overcoming these challenges.
Data First in a Digital World
What will it take to compete and win in a dynamic, digital world? We’ve got 21 innovation imperatives to help you prepare, equip and evolve to compete and grow in the 21st century. At the top of the list - taking advantage of opportunities presented by big data.
Understanding Strategic Foresight: The History of Scenario Planning
Strategic foresight is a discipline that provides a structured way to investigate, not predict, the future. Strategic foresight scenarios are provocative, yet plausible, alternative views of the future. But where did this idea come from?
