If you find yourself thinking about new software or know you need something better, we can help implement your new system.
LET'S GOIf you want your own web application or website, we can help you plan, develop, and deploy the site for you.
LET'S GOSome projects don't involve new software, but do require a good degree of organization. We can help you develop your strategy and plan.
LET'S GOIf you're considering new software, it can be difficult at times to turn this feeling of needing something better into a well articulated list of features and requirements - we can help.
LET'S GOImplementing new software is often an overlooked area. Frequently, we work with companies who have done a huge amount of work related to due diligence and finding a system that solves every problem they have, but they overlook the actual installation and migration. Humans are creatures of habit and changing systems can be an uncomfortable time. It involves re-orienting overselves to new processes and ways that things get accomplished. It involves extra work and time to become familiar. We can help your users make the switch successfully and without wasting time by offering a solid plan and ongoing assessment.
The earliest indication that the day to day processes could be improved is often frustration. Users have their daily tasks and recongize that some flow more smoothly than others. When these symptoms began to show, it is a good idea to document them to see if they are worth resolving or enduring. One of the first things we'll do is ask to meet with users to discover what these slowdowns are, how many exist, and how big of a problem do they pose. Once this is understood, we can help put together a "spec" of what's needed. Once, the solution is defined it then becomes about finding the best solution to fit other goals such as time, money, and effort.
The market is flush with companies pushing various pieces of software, but businesses rarely have the exact some needs. In situations like these, it may be worthwhile for an organization to consider building their own software. One of the best mediums to accomplish this is through web development. This allows for excellent access (through a web browser) and on any device (dynamic web apps for phones, tablets, and desktops). Using our other skillsets we can help you outline what issues exist and how software will help them. We can then develop the website or web application to support these goals, and then implement the new system into your daily business practices.
There is a common philosophy, that exists in the business world, that says putting together a group of great people will produce great results. One issue we've seen with this however is that sometimes the group loses sight of the ultimate goals. Goal driven work will always beat reactionary labor. This area of our expertise is a little more vague but it comes down to perspective and finding the best options to focus on. For example, perhaps one idea is great, but it should really be a lower priority than a few other issues related to maintenance type tasks. We'd be glad to meet with you and provide an outside assessment based on market trends and a goal-based idealogy.
The first thing we'll do is to schedule an initial assessment which takes about an hour or two. During this time, we'll walk through your day to day processes, your departments, and then discuss areas with potential issues. If we'll be able to help you, you'll probably start to see the potential benefits as this conversation progresses.
Once we've decided if there are areas that can be improved, the next goal will be to go through the current plan and to discuss strategy - it's ok if there's no existing plan. Either way, our goal will be able to begin putting together an initial timeline, staffing, and steps. We'll also want to decide on KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to ensure progress forward is being made.
Putting together your budget is important as this will bring any of the lofty ideas and plans back to earth. Anything could be built with a big enough budget, but since this is never the case, we'll want to discuss expect times and possible costs to help with prioritization.
We'll want to be dynamic and capable of change based on the latest events, strategy discussions, and the overall plan. If something comes up, we'll want to account for these changes in an organized way. At this step, we'll continue to work towards the ultimate goals while working through what comes up.
The entirety of what we focus on can be considered the "implementation", but everything we do is useless if we don't produce results. Using the KPIs we originally formulated and then accounting for any changes, at this point, we will want to see a defined path to some designated conclusion.
Let us know about you. A discussion can provide both our side and yours with great information about what's to come and who we are.
Listening is an ideal skill, but asking the right questions gets everything moving. Let us ask you questions about your goals.
As we work through our questions and yours, a plan will begin to form. The goal at this point will be an agreed upon high level task list.
Once we have an understanding of what you need and how we can help, we'll provide a complete breakdown of what will happen to achieve your business objectives and goals.
It's important to work from milestone to milestone rather than on a project as a whole. This will allow us to be dynamic should anything change.
"Only 29% of IT Project Implementations Are Successful" - Let's Solve This
Source: Standish Group Chaos Report
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