Implementations

Failure is not an Option

A KPMG study published in the UK in 2002 (based on a survey of 134 public companies) reported 56% of the reporting organizations had to write off at least one IT project in the previous year, at an average cost of US$12.5M, while the highest loss was placed at US$ 210 million.  Various other industry estimates show a 30% - 70% failure rate.  So, how do you make sure that you're WFM project is not getting the wrong visibility with your CIO?

Getting your implementation right the first time!

At Sability, we have been implementing packaged systems for more than 20 years, helping you get achieve the right mix of people, process and technology that leads to innovation.

We've seen it before!

We start by applying the knowledge of successes (and failures) to get you started on the right track.  We begin with a readiness assessment and asking the hard questions.  Is you project plan comprehensive?  Are you stakeholders engaged?  Is your technical team prepared?  Do you have the skill sets to successfully complete the project? Have you considered infrastructure changes or additional software purchases or upgrades?

We provide project management and guidance to guide your project to success.  By starting with a foundation of a well-planned project, complete with risk assessment, issue management and escalation, stakeholder communications, resource requirements, and appropriate task scheduling, we are able to augment your internal team to provide any resources needed to augment your team.

Sability consultants are skilled in implementing all aspects of WFM, including Time & Attendance, Payroll and Human Resource Management (Recruitment, Compensation, Benefits, Labor, etc.).  Implementations are planned around priorities using the requirements established in the earlier phase of the project. As the implementation plan is developed, we will engage client Subject Matter Experts with Sability consultants to establish an effective project team.

Planning the work, and working to the plan…

During the implementation, Sability projects are managed using:

• A Project Management portal available to all team members as a workplace for the project plan, status reports, issue tracker and client or consultant documentation.  Documentation and coding changes are also tracked using a version control system so that the full history of project documents is maintained.
• Testing methodology and tools to accelerate regression testing as changes are implemented.
• Change management tasks to ensure that proper communications are established and maintained, including communication plan development, post-implementation staffing requirements and staff readiness programs.

Technology matters

At Sability, we understand that the underpinnings of the project rely on technical solutions.  The technology must support the business processes, not the other way around.  Sability has the technical know-how needed to ensure that the software, and any developed customizations, not only meet business requirements, but  conform to standards developed by the vendor or required by your organization.  With efficiency - in process and processing - Sability is able to provide your organization with the planned solutions. 

Contact us …

If you're getting ready to implement, give us a call to discuss where you are and where you're going.  We can provide an initial consultation to make sure you start on the right track.