When it comes to purchasing new technology, the formal process of requesting proposals can bring loads of value to you organization. The Request for Proposal (RFP) process gives a structured selection process that defines the scope of work, outlines the organization’s technology ecosystem, and identifies potential barriers to success. […]
Large software implementations are prone to failure and for good reason. They are typically long, drawn-out processes that for many are akin to a heart transplant. Over the years as an industry we’ve learned “best-practices” that every organization should apply towards a successful implementation project. Ideas like executive buy-in, change management, RFP consultants, and team participation are all concepts that are well accepted and practiced in most projects today. With all the advances in implementation best-practices you would think software projects are having a much higher success rate. Unfortunately, the [...]