A new way to do things - module 8 part 1

Why is a software’s delivery model so important?

The software delivery model will dictate the success of the project. Using a good charter to have the proper foundation and focus to help guide the managers to accurately select a management system is, by itself, simply not enough. The software must be introduced and implemented in specific ways to facilitate comprehension and adoption of the new system selected to solve a problem. This model therefore must stress simplicity allowing for easy understanding, focus on the original intentions of the plan, while all along communicating clearly and well. This will help smooth the transition and help secure the users’ complete adoption.  In the process, any shortcomings must be resolved and the system properly configured to achieve validation and eventual user acceptance to roll-out the program successfully. Specific steps, without exception, must be taken in order to achieve the best possible outcome and minimize problems and rejection by the end user. Change is difficult and by adopting a strong and appropriately structured delivery model this change may be easier to implement.

In your own words, how do you ensure that your problem is solved successfully?

I feel that the best way to ensure positive resolution to my problem is to do a reasonable and accurate amount of research to answer in detail what the specific problem is and how it can be approached in our search for a positive and beneficial resolution.  Lead managers and officials would be approached to find more about pressing needs in terms of solving the specific problem. Software research be thoroughly performed to find out what viable choices and negotiations would take place to figure out the feasibility of such an implementation. Once the software is selected I feel it would be critical to involve as many key figures as possible for their support. A company-wide focused survey would be helpful and from that a good informational piece should be shared with the employees to start generating support for the approaching changes. People are fearful of the unknown, so the more familiar people become with the changes, the easier and faster these changes will happen. Good, streamlined, and plentiful communication will do wonders for the introduction of any good system. If possible a good pilot program or a “practice” period would be very helpful. This will definitely lower the fear many will experience when moving forward with the new system and help smooth the transition. Ultimately a target date is very important to bring on board all who resist. There are always those who will cling and resist to the last possible moment and by giving users a deadline it pushes them to take the plunge, especially when dealing with a multi-generational workforce.