This is a guest post by our friends over at the The Functional BA where they write about all things related to a career as a business analyst. In today’s post, Stella, who is an IT Business Analyst with over ten years’ experience as a BA, project manager and process improvements, shows us how to […]
What the Arizona Cardinals Can Teach Us About Project Communication
Just a heads up…have you downloaded our free PDF on the 10 steps you need to have a successful software implementation? Click here to download now Our family moved to the Phoenix area just over two years ago from Salt Lake City, Utah. Me being the sports buff I am, I was very excited to […]
10 Steps Your Software Implementation Should Have
I’ve had a lot of people ask me how the Four Phase Training and Implementation Plan fits in within an enterprise software project. To do this, I thought it best to take a moment to break down the anatomy of a large software implementation project. But first, if you want to learn the EXACT process we […]
Thwarting User Resistance With Participative and Directive Strategies
“Innate resistance to change, lack of involvement in the implementation process, lack of management support, poor technical quality which makes the system appear ‘unfriendly’, and the lack of interaction between the designers and users…all of which will contribute to the demise of a software project” It’s a fact: some people like change and others don’t. And […]
Oracle and SAP Losing Out to Smaller Upstarts Due to Usability
What You’ll Read In This Article: Usability means users need to be able to complete their tasks quickly and with freedom of discomfort and a positive attitude towards the use of the product. Heuristics: Nielson’s heuristics provide the foundation for evaluating ERP user experience. It means enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves. User Interviews: […]
Secrets of a Successful Software Implementation: Part 4 of 4
Just Released: a 10 step process to help you with your next software implementation. Click here to download now When a company decides to implement new software, a business case is created showing the Return on Investment (ROI) of the project. The leaders of the company agree it is a good idea to proceed with […]