by SP Singh | Jul 30, 2023 | Digital Transformation
The success of any journey depends on its preparation. The Digital Transformation journey is no different. One critical preparation area is freeing time for the senior managers (C-suite, General Managers, Department heads) so they can take an active role in...
by SP Singh | Jul 29, 2023 | Digital Transformation
I have come across Businesses in an extreme deadlock position. The organisation may have been in its comfort zone for years. They do not invest in technology or actively seek to enhance processes. Most employees eventually feel trapped by traditional business systems....
by SP Singh | Jul 28, 2023 | Digital Transformation
To make a perfect dish, we need a coordinated effort of planning, preparing and executing the tested recipe. Similarly, to win a game, we need experienced players to put every effort to coordinate and beat the opponent. The project execution is not different from the...
by SP Singh | Jul 27, 2023 | Organisation Culture
I have come across the following types of organisations: Discussion lovers: They love to talk, gain everyone’s perspective, and try to keep everyone involved. The management keeps its people happy. No major disruptive decisions are made, and the organisation...
by SP Singh | Jul 26, 2023 | Digital Transformation
Whenever we find issues and failures within projects, the vendors, ex-Project Manager, and ex-Team Members are likely the culprits. They have a track record of screwing up consistently. They know this and no longer take the blame personally. The mature ones even think...
by SP Singh | Jul 25, 2023 | Digital Transformation
We will deliver the Statement of Work (SoW) by Monday. However, there can be further delay if we cannot receive the estimates. We can Go-Live as per the plan, assuming there are no further issues. We can hand over the product to the Support team if the Developers...
by SP Singh | Jul 24, 2023 | Digital Transformation
Business Process Mapping may sound like a good idea. However, note that mapping business processes with the input of internal departments is merely collecting one viewpoint (internal employees). We may miss the viewpoint of our customers, suppliers, regulators,...
by SP Singh | Jul 23, 2023 | Visioning and Selection
In B2B sales, we think we are powerful as customers. The vendor’s job is to understand our requirements, problems and offer solutions that fit our needs. The vendors try to develop a good relationship with us and adapt to our priorities and constraints. For...
by SP Singh | Jul 22, 2023 | Digital Transformation
What is so special about Ford, Tesla, Apple, Dyson, and Open AI? These companies did not ask customers what they needed. Instead, they did hard work and imagined what their customers should have. Whether it is an affordable car, an electric luxury car, iPhone, iTunes,...
by SP Singh | Jul 21, 2023 | Digital Transformation
The success of our journey depends on how well we have prepared for it. Projects are not different. Projects are a journey to move from existing to the desired state. If we feel projects are painful, it may have to do with our preparation before their start. We may...
