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August 19, 2020

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5 Steps to Prevent and Avoid Shelfware

5 Steps to Prevent and Avoid Shelfware. Stop wasting all your digital transformation budget on software you don’t use. Understand how to avoid shelfware.

Digital Transformation

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August 7, 2020

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Decisions, Revisions, Decisions

A poem about the painful process of software selection, by Chris Heard‍. Why? Why won’t they use it? This new purchase from packard Hewlett A decision process as lengthy as…

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July 7, 2020

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Lead with your Business Needs

A few quick thoughts on a more agile way to approach technology evaluations

Commentary, Digital Transformation, The Software Selection Process

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July 7, 2020

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Effectively Managing A Remote Workforce

A few tips and tricks on working with a remote workforce

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May 7, 2020

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Let’s Talk About Bias

The four letter word that permeates IT decisions

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April 29, 2020

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Strategic IT Cost Cutting

Some thoughts to consider when tightening your belt.

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April 13, 2020

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3 Ways to Streamline the Technology Evaluation Process

Choosing the right solution is all about the process. Here’s some tips in how to make your process more effective.

Consulting, Digital Transformation, Requirements Gathering, Solutions, Strategic Sourcing, The Software Selection Process

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