CHAPTER 8: STICKING TO THE PLAN

In closing, there are a number of phrases that I would like to leave with you that illustrate how important it is that, having started your project, you see it through to the end.

‘Even the longest journey starts with the first step.’

It is important that, once you have identified the need to run an IT Asset Management project – either by identifying an issue that needs to be resolved or savings that could be made – you go ahead and start an IT Asset Management project. But, in starting your project, do not underestimate the number of times it may take you to complete your objectives.

‘When up to your neck in alligators, it is easy to forget that your main objective was to drain the swamp.’

Make sure that at the ...

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