The Business Software Implementation Tracker - Just Released!
Do You Lack the Direction and the Confidence You Need to Implement Your Business Software?
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If you answer is yes, then who do you turn to? Who knows your situation better than anyone else? The answer to these questions is… YOU do! |
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There’s Only One Problem…
You probably don’t implement business software for a living and perhaps you have NEVER been involved in a project like this!
As a result, while you do know the situations and the people involved, you lack a course of action and the confidence that you need to lead your team to the finish line – to Go Live.
We have all read the articles or heard the stories about the millions of dollars lost as a result of failed implementations or the companies that had to Go Live TWICE…
So while all that is riding on the project, you might consider having one or more consultants run the implementation…
Well… Who’s Got The Ball?
While there are certainly qualified consultants out there who are more than willing to take the lead role in your implementation, Management will always require internal accountability.
In my case, THAT buck usually stopped WITH ME!
My Journey
My name is Rick Nielsen and like you I was faced with these challenges…
For more that 20 years I had to look for direction and advice from outside the organization, my confidence increased by hired guns, but never knowing when I would get the call that my star consultant - my “safety net” had just resigned… the direction and confidence dissolved…
I attended conferences, took courses and specialized training that indirectly helped me through tough spots, but I could only dream about a straight-forward implementation template and methodology.
Over time, I took what made sense and what worked in the situations that I found myself in.
I told myself that one day I would formalize my findings into a system, so that others could avoid many of the pitfalls that I stumbled over in my travels.
This finally all come together and the Business Software Implementation Tracker was born…
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The Business Software Implementation Tracker
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The Business Software Implementation Tracker provides you with:
• A Roadmap and a step-by-step process that all business software implementations follow and… With these tools you will know which way to turn whenever you reach a crossroad and have the confidence you need to continually make progress… |
The Business Software Implementation Tracker Way
The “Tracker” is a 3 part system:
Part 1 – System Intro and Basic Training
Part 1 walks you through a “top down” basic training that defines the business software implementation process, first in summary and then in detail…
Without the theory behind a system, its effectiveness is at best compromised and in many situations, useless…
- The 7 Phases of an implementation
- The 14 underlying Steps
- The 15 Implementation Elements that traverse your entire implementation
The Phases and Steps of the Implementation Process
If any step in a critical process is skipped or neglected, that process will most likely bog down and in time fail altogether. So let’s take a look at the critical Phases and Steps associated with an implementation…
Phase 1 – Justify / Define - Get the Green Light to Move Forward and then Define Your Requirements
- Step 1 - Build a system justification and gain top management support
- Step 2 - Define your requirements and a system specification
Phase 2 – Source / Qualify - Find the System that is Right for You
- Step 3 – Generate a short list of suppliers
- Step 4 - Qualify and select your supplier
Phase 3 – Negotiate and Purchase Your System
- Step 5 - Negotiate the best price, terms and service with your supplier
- Step 6 - Purchase your system
Phase 4 – Set Up Your New System
- Step 7 - Install /configure your hardware and software
- Step 8 - Migrate and test your data
Phase 5 – Integrate and Test Your Business Processes
- Step 9 - Integrate your business processes
- Step 10 - Test your processes
Phase 6 – Train Your End Users
- Step 11 - Develop training and documentation
- Step 12 - Train your end users
Phase 7 – Going Live
- Step 13 - Preflight – Make sure that all systems are Go!
- Step 14 - Go Live – Cut over to your new system
Implementation Elements
Implementation Elements are activities that require attention and coordination throughout the life of your implementation. They interrelate in many instances and must be reviewed consistently and regularly.
Without coordination, the component parts of a system cease to function. Implementation Elements are the glue and the DNA of a business software implementation and without them working together as interdependent activities, timing will suffer and resources will be wasted.
The Elements Are:
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Putting the Pieces Together
Next you will learn about the interaction of the component parts of the Business Software Implementation Tracker. This training step is crucial… Without a smooth transition from the theory to the practical application of any system, success will be limited.
First via a summation and a then graphical walk-through of the system from a number of important perspectives:
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Part 2 – Getting Started with the System
You cannot start a journey, get direction and gain confidence without first knowing where you are.
Part 2 will help you determine your starting point as a new user to the Business Software Implementation Tracker in one of the following ways:
- If you have not yet started your implementation: By orienting you with some basic tools and starting at the beginning.
- If you are in the middle of an implementation: By assessing your current status, where to focus and pinpointing current important tasks.
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Part 3 – The Implementation Workbook Part 3 centers on an iterative Review Cycle as you move through your implementation.
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1 – The Detail
The Detail section is where you will spend the majority of your time. You will find that you only need to spend a few minutes in a given section and then you can get on with the critical tasks that confront you at that point in time…
Without the details, the cross functional relationships at the “runway” level, your “next action” can be difficult to identify, confusion can set in and certainty on which way you should will fade.
The detail of the Phases, Steps and Elements are:
Each Phase, Step and Element is both color-coded and numerically coded for easy reference, access and identification. |
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2 - The Readiness Calculator The Readiness Calculator is a visual tool that breaks your software implementation up in to the same Phases, Steps and Elements and the Tracker. Success loves speed - and if you are not continually and quickly adjusting and refining your implementation tactics and direction, you will lose momentum and perhaps stop making progress altogether.
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This tool will aid you in quickly determining and quantifying progress in your implementation at any point in time.
The Readiness Calculator comes in two flavors:
The Standard Edition – designed to print in large format - provides you with visual cues that will allow you to quickly calculate and determine your current project status.
The Premium Edition – is an enhanced version developed in MS Excel format that allows you to perform most calculations automatically.
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3 - The Readiness Tracker Form Without consistent quantitative updates, Management will not have a clear picture of progress and as time goes by will lose focus and find other priorities that will take precedence over your implementation. The Readiness Tracker Form allows you to capture the data generated from the Readiness Calculator as a “snap shot” of your progress at any point in time and acts as a quick way to easily report your progress to Management. Note – the Readiness Calculator – Premium Edition has a built in auto-generated Readiness Tracker report. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q - I am busy enough as it is – how will I ever find time to read a 500+ page manual?
A – The Business Software Implementation Tracker is not designed to sit down and read. True, you should read about 50 pages of theory, but after that, it will be your “Implementation – Desktop Guide” and you will only devote time to refocus and re-prioritize.
Q - My project is so dynamic and fluid, how can I keep track of it all?
A – By only focusing on that aspect of your project that is critical at that particular point in time. This is the essence of the Business Software Implementation Tracker.
Q – How much does the Business Software Implementation Tracker cost?
A - With the cost of the Business Software Implementation Tracker Premium Edition at about 1/2 the cost of 1 HOUR of consulting time it will pay for itself in a matter of days!
Iron Clad Guarantee
If you are not completely satisfied with the Business Software Implementation Tracker for any reason, I will gladly refund the full price paid for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Further, by purchasing the Software Implementation Tracker, you will be eligible to receive any additional releases of the BSIT AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE - for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
The Business Software Implementation Tracker…
| End User Centric System
The Business Software Implementation Tracker provides you with the needed direction when implementing a business software system. If your consultant is in the driver’s seat, it’s only a matter of time until a decision must be made or status must be provided to Management – and you are not prepared. It will help you to take more responsibility for your implementation and only utilize consultants and “experts” where their expertise it truly required. |
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A Detailed System
Managing a project can be extremely time consuming and as a result, a couple of things can happen:
- First, you get too busy and the project is “just too big” and as a result, you don’t devote sufficient time to determine needed direction and actions.
- Second, you can devote so much time to planning and project management that little progress is actually made on the implementation!
The Business Software Implementation Tracker is detailed enough to direct your attention to your current phase, step and implementation elements so that you can zoom in and out at will. As a result, you can assign or status action items that matter most to you and your team at that specific point in time.
A Flexible System
Implementing business software is complicated and the packages are all so different that when you implement a different type of system, you need a new approach, new consultants and again, the direction and confidence slip away.
The Business Software Implementation Tracker is flexible enough that you can use it to implement just about any large scale business software package. From ERP to CRM to a Supply Chain Management System, the Business Software Implementation Tracker quickly adapts to your current application and situation.
A Perfect Fit For You
The complexity can be overwhelming and the losing control of the project seems inevitable. What actions should I take and when should I bring in a consultant?
The 200+ implementation elements and over 400 action items weave threads throughout the entire fabric of your implementation and while the Business Software Implementation Tracker takes you step by step through the process, you can tailor it to fit your exact needs every step of the way.
Let the Business Software Implementation Tracker Put YOU in the Implementation Driver's Seat – Today!
If all this sounds good, I am going to make it even better. I am going to include these additional bonuses:
• The Business Software Implementation Glossary – Just Released!
• A Series of Visual QuickGuides
• A Special Report
At NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE!…
Order Now
BONUS # 1 (Value $19.95)
The Business Software Implementation Glossary
Simple Definitions to Complex Terms… This glossary will provide you with definitions that are difficult to find anywhere else. Make sense out of the jargon, sound like a pro and make faster progress in you implementation.
BONUS # 2 (Value $19.95)
The Anatomy of a Detail Phase Step – Visual QuickGuide
A visual walk through of the Part 3 - “Detail” section of the “Tracker” will provide the “visual learner” with a quick single page overview of this critical portion of the Business Software Implementation Tracker. The Anatomy of a Detail Phase Step will get you working in less time.
BONUS # 3 (Value $19.95)
The ERP Market - Visual QuickGuide
So few people understand what differentiates one ERP supplier from another and how to “segment” them for the purposes of selection and qualification. This indispensable visual overview of the structure and attributes of the ERP supplier market will provide you with perspective that is difficult to find anywhere else.
BONUS # 4 (Value $29.95)
DataBasics Special Report
This overview of the modern database is a simple straightforward introduction to the terms and the mechanics of the information management system the lies at the heart of your business software. Without this understanding you will be at a serious disadvantage in ALL phases of your implementation. With this Special Report, you will be able to gain quick insight into the database, how it works and the major players in the current market.
BONUS # 5 (Included with the DataBasics Special Report)
DataBasics Visual QuickGuide
Sometimes it’s hard to “get the picture” and when it comes to understanding the concept of a database that’s an understatement. This Visual QuickGuide companion to the DataBasics Special Report will provide you with a 10,000 foot overview of how a database works in a matter of minutes.
As I mentioned earlier, the cost of the Premium Edition is about 1/2 the cost of ONE HOUR of a consultants time! And the Tracker will not only be there for you during your current project, but many more that you will face in years to come…
Available for INSTANT download…
| e-Book Specials |
Standard Edition Bundle |
Premium Edition Bundle |
| Business Software Implementation Tracker – 500+ Page Guide |  |
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| Readiness Calculator Standard Edition | |
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| Bonus # 1 - The Business Software Implementation Glossary | |
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| Readiness Calculator – Premium Edition | |
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| Bonus # 2 - The Anatomy of a Detail Phase Step – Visual QuickGuide | |
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| Bonus # 3 - The ERP Market - Visual QuickGuide | |
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| Bonus # 4 - DataBasics Special Report | |
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| Bonus # 5 - DataBasics Visual QuickGuide | |
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| Special Pricing (US) |
$79.95 | 99.95 |
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Remember… there is a ONE YEAR unconditional guarantee and you will receive free upgrades of the BSIT for a period of one year from the date of your purchase…
You Have Nothing to Lose and EVERYTHING to Gain!
Please note…
- Purchases are made in US dollars only.
- This product is currently ONLY available in English.
- Most downloads are in Adobe PDF format - Compatible with version 5.0 or later.