by SP Singh | Jan 29, 2025 | Governance, Local Government
If I ask you, What do you need? you might respond, What can I get? The takeaway? We’re not always aware of our own needs. It’s a common assumption that Business Systems Analysts gather requirements by consulting Business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key users....
by SP Singh | Jan 26, 2025 | Governance, Local Government
What is Your Plan if Someone Attacks Your Organisation’s Most Important Asset? We might have different opinions on what the most valuable asset in your organisation is. It’s unlikely to be physical assets, human resources, or office spaces—insurance can usually cover...
by SP Singh | Oct 27, 2024 | Governance
Weeds and parasites thrive effortlessly, designed by nature to emerge, exploit resources, and blend seamlessly into their surroundings—often invisible until they’ve taken hold. They may seem harmless initially, but left unchecked, they spread, draining energy and...
by SP Singh | Oct 19, 2023 | Governance
A Project plan often gives the impression that we know the steps we will take to achieve the given outcome. In practice, a Project plan is merely a logical sequence of tasks. It does not imply that we know all the tasks that the project team needs to execute. Further,...
by SP Singh | Sep 9, 2023 | Governance
We know that consistency is the key to greatness. For instance: Consistently eating quality food is a key to excellent health. Consistently lifting weights makes us strong. Consistently working hard brings success. The same principle applies to Business improvement....
by SP Singh | Sep 7, 2023 | Governance
Why are organisations stuck with manual information processing? Why do employees copy and paste information into multiple spreadsheets, manipulate data, and handwrite forms? Even if the company has Business systems, why do employees not fully utilise them? Instead,...
by SP Singh | Jun 26, 2023 | Governance
Let us not limit our thinking by assuming that vandalism is constrained to damaging private and public property. Vandalism, at its core, is a deliberate act of damaging assets. The assets can be software assets, technology, or even process and procedures. Suppose the...
by SP Singh | Jun 16, 2023 | Governance
In technology initiatives, the vendors have numerous motivations to complicate simple things. The greater the complexity, the more professional service hours are necessary to finish the work. Adding to the professional service’s bottom line. Further, more...
by SP Singh | May 24, 2023 | Governance
As a contractor, completing a six-month project in three months may result in a pat on the back and a notice of premature contract completion. On the other hand, if I complicate matters, I may be given the option to extend my contract.My profile as a project manager...
by SP Singh | Mar 29, 2023 | Governance
As an executive or business owner, implementing enterprise software can be a significant milestone for your organisation. It requires careful planning, budgeting, and collaboration between different departments. Once the implementation is complete, you may be tempted...