While managing transformation projects (system or business) we need to keep an eye on too many parameters. What are the top few ? From over a decade of management experience I have chosen 6 things to watch. Hope some of you may find it valuable.

1. “SAFE AS” Approach To Managing
Transformations
• Depth of “As Is” business process
• Breadth of Business Scenario listing
• Thoroughness of entrance/exit criteria
Scope
• Big-bang – Do we have enough commitment/maturity?
• Staggered – Walk before you run ?Approach
• Focus on people – ALWAYS!
• Avoid “Build it and they will come” approachFocus
• “Silver Bullet” expectation – Nip it in the bud
• Define what “success” means
• Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
Expectation management
• Be open to change business processes
• Adapt to “Out of the box” features of the softwareAvoid modification
• How committed are sponsors?
• Make sure commitment is “visible”Sponsorship
Suresh Gopalakrishnan sgk_00@yahoo.com 858.342.5241 (C)