In the good old days, the work within offices used to flow within paper files. Each file had a unique ID, a few forms, and supporting documentation. The file is used to move from one desk to another. Then, the file processing staff adds new information and makes...
Why do Projects fail? We need more whistle-blowers!
It is not that we don’t know that a given project is going south. The experienced members of the Project team can spot it quite easily. They can even see patterns and predict where the project can go! The problem is that very few say – we have a problem! The fact is...
Speed of the project!
The speed of the project should never remain the same. During uncertainty, it makes sense to slow down, think, reconsider past decisions and recalibrate. It is okay to admit that we are in crisis. Then, develop a plan to come out of the crisis. If the ship is sinking,...
How to increase team efficiency?
You don’t just need power from your legs to land a perfect Karate kick. You need power from the entire body simultaneously. Therefore, your body must work as a unit. Similarly, to achieve something significant project team must work as a single unit. They must act...
The weak link breaks often!
Enterprise software implementations appear to have this common theme. The weak link breaks often! Let us face it, SMEs do not have proficient resources in Data Migration, Testing, Security setup, and Training. Yet, software vendors continue to safely assume that...
CRM does not manage customer relationships yet!
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is a widely used enterprise software. Many organisations use various CRM software across the globe. However, the name Customer Relationship Management (CRM) can be misleading. CRM does not manage customer relationships yet. CRM...
Over budget project? You may have a bigger problem!
Consider you are building two houses. The first house is completed on time. However, you realise that the house is not made to your requirements. There are quality issues as well. The second house, is precisely what you want. Unfortunately, however, it took longer and...
Stop riding on the rocky road with rose-coloured glasses!
Digital initiatives rely on software vendors and integrators who offer software implementation services. The software vendors ensure that their clients (you) have reasonable confidence and faith in them. It is a good practice, as all services-based businesses must...
