Strategic Planning for Technology Implementations
Why do we recommend a strategic plan for implementation and integration of geospatial technology into your organization?
Because without a plan… you might spend too much money, and end up with a mess.
After all, why would you put the cart before the horse?
“That sounds like too much trouble and that it might take a long time. I need this now. What is involved in making a plan?” Briefly the four main components of planning – proven at high levels in large organizations as well as used in very small organizations who are successful are these:
Leaders and Stakeholders Identify Business Goals
A great implementation of a system for delivery geospatial information requires leadership and stakeholder involvement to guide the plan for integration of new technology or improving existing components. Understanding the goals of the business drives the rest of the planning.
Needs and Business Requirements Identified
Detailing the requirements for the technology and data gives insight into what will be necessary to meet these needs.
Design of the Appropriate Architecture for the System
Overkill is costly. Best to first design and build a system that can be expanded to meet future needs. A best-fit geospatial delivery system can be designed to accommodate any size organization.
Deployment and Delivery of the Implementation Into the Organization
A successful delivery and implementation of a fresh system requires steps that will involve leaders, future users, and beneficiaries of the new technology advantages. Building a user community within your organization with lots of communication is essential.
“What if my organization already has a system and applications? It is old, and has “issues”. We are too busy to sort out this mess!”
We can help you diagnose the problems and build a plan to fix them.
Whether it is a data problem, your software is out of date, or you want to upgrade to take advantage of the latest in today’s geospatial technology – our people can help you sort through the issues, prioritize what needs to be done, and build a plan to enable you to make the changes step-by-step to fit your time-frame.