Executive Summary The term “methodology” when “method” is appropriate. We cover what these terms mean and their proper use. Introduction The term methodology is used quite frequently on SAP and other consulting projects. This article will dive into the word methodology to see if it means that users of the term imply that it represents….
Executive Summary Design thinking has been proposed, but there is no evidence that it does so. Design thinking appears to be another in a long list of ideas to reduce the predicted implementation duration. Introduction to Design Thinking SAP introduced a new approach to software implementation that can speed the implementation of SAP systems. SAP…
Executive Summary There are a number of IT implementation methodologies, but they usually are not evaluated for their effectiveness. We cover SAP consulting company methodologies as well as SAP’s Rapid Deployment Methodology. Introduction to IT Methodologies IT methodologies are often presented as major differentiators for implementation companies. However, IT methodologies are not what they appear….
Executive Summary ASAP was a methodology (or method actually) to reduce SAP project timelines. RDS was a grouping of tools designed to do the same. What is the reality? Introduction SAP’s ASAP was one of the company’s broader initiatives. SAP ASAP was a project methodology whose intended purpose was to speed SAP’s implementation projects. In…
Executive Summary SAP big bang implementations contrast with sequential implementations and have a history of problems meeting expectations. There are important ways to improve the success of implementations by reviewing what works and what doesn’t. Introduction In this article, we will discuss how big bang implementations work. The Current Sequential Process Approach to SAP Implementations…
Executive Summary What is the downward slope for SAP Solution Manager or SAP SolMan? The changing story of SAP Solution Manager or SAP SolMan. This article was updated as of October 2019. Solution Manager has now moved into decommissioned status. Introduction SAP introduces products with great fanfare but does not do an excellent job of…
Executive Summary Understanding the IBM systems implementation approach, and why is it so simpatico to how many IT departments like to behave? Does IBM’s approach lead to good outcomes, and why is the approach elitist? Introduction I observe this perspective quite commonly in IT departments that they have become so tired of the business that…