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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:...
Decision-Making Is a Discipline
Decision-Making Is a Discipline I've been thinking about why smart, experienced people — people who clearly care about doing good work — still end up in situations that feel stuck. Not stuck in an obvious way. Stuck in the way where things look fine on the surface,...
The Hidden Cost of Drift
The Hidden Cost of Drift Most organisations do not lose value in one big moment. They lose it slowly. A project starts with good intent. A system needs replacing. Reporting needs improving. Processes need to be cleaned up. Everyone agrees something needs to change. At...
The Budget Number Is Not What You Think It Is
The Budget Number Is Not What You Think It Is Most executives treat a project budget like a fixed truth. An amount of money required to deliver a defined outcome. The vendor quotes it. The board approves it. The program is measured against it. That framing is costing...
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...
Every long-term entity has a Roadmap
Every long-term entity has a Roadmap. The question is who built yours. Life has one. A product has one. Infrastructure has one. A business has one. Technology programs have one. Your career has one. But here's what most executives never stop to examine: a significant...
The Basics Are Not Beneath You!
The Basics Are Not Beneath You Most things worth doing are simple. Not easy. Simple. A healthy body. Financial stability. Strong relationships. The principles aren't complicated — consistency, attention, honest feedback, and a willingness to adjust when something...
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