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Why Software Projects Are Too Expensive? 2 Crazy Little Secrets You Must Know!
Yes, the software projects are too expensive to implement. Especially, enterprise (ERP/CRM) and packaged (COTS) software. Let us see why? Look, the two major costs for software implementations are: Software Vendors costProfessional services (Consulting, Development,...
Software Estimate Facts – 8 Dumb Facts Will Make You Smart!
Software estimate facts? What is so special about them? 80% of executives I speak to are still missing the point. So, here is a blog post, uncovering software estimate facts! The software estimate is an approximate measure of work needed to complete the given scope....
Why the heck You need To Manage Software Vendors?
Enterprise software implementations require software vendors. You will be spending a considerable amount on Professional services with these vendors. So, before engaging them, make sure they are trustworthy. You may also need a client-side Project Manager (PM). The...
6 Signs Of Toxic Project Managers Poisoning The Culture!
Project Sponsors, watch out for the following traits of the toxic Project Managers. If your Project Managers are high on the toxicity scale, then protect your team and the culture. Otherwise, the stress levels of the project team and stakeholders will skyrocket. There...
Manage Your Expectations! 6 Things That Will Go Wrong!
Enterprise software implementations are never a smooth sail. There are unknowns, bitter surprises, issues that you often deal with. But, as a Project Sponsor, you must be at the forefront. Tell yourself that it is not going to be easy because it may not! Manage your...
No one wants Vanilla! Secure Enough Budget For Customisations!
Are you sponsoring an enterprise software project? The key message is: Secure enough budget for customisations and enhancements. Don't believe in the claims that standard enterprise software will fully meet your business needs. During the sales process, you may hear:...
What is Project Budget? Hidden Truth Revealed!
We treat software implementations like construction projects. The fact is that the software projects are much more dynamic and fluid. There are many aspects. But, let us consider Project Budget, for example. Of course, we understand the Project Budget as the estimated...
Problem Vs Requirement – The Top Budget Killer!
Problem Vs Requirement - do you know the difference? When you visit a doctor, he asks for symptoms of your problem. He then writes a prescription to solve your problem. Note that he does not ask about your needs or requirements. Note the difference between Problem Vs...
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