Remove distractions

i-lign implementation can become sidetracked by distractions. Sometimes, these distractions provide an excuse for inaction.

Key distractions include

An undue focus on process and methodologies

i-lign implementation provides the opportunity to retain the processes and methodologies that clearly deliver value, and remove those that don't.

Template-driven project management

i-lign incorporates your template requirements within the software. This provides greater process consistency and faster, real-time access to information. It's a distraction if people take the position that the application should mirror their physical documents.

The Printed Report

Every organization has flagship reports, often designed for senior management teams. In most cases these reports are not systems-generated, are not real-time and take a considerable amount of time and resource to prepare. It is common for customers to expect an immediate match to these reports without realising that they have taken a step towards a much more solid management platform based on real-time information. Experience indicates that it is worth getting the information platform functioning correctly, and then confirming reporting requirements that will leverage the rich information now available.

External consultants

External consultants can be of great value to your organization. However, if your organisation is over-reliant on external consultants within the i-lign implementation team, that may be a problem. As with all projects it is critical that you maintain a level of institutional knowledge. Deploying i-lign is not a one-time occurrence and will become an embedded part of your organisational tool-kit. Key roles within and supporting the i-lign implementation team should always be held by permanent staff.