Strategies for getting started
You are now through with the request for funding and the acquisition phase. You have the road map and the rules for the road in your hand, and you are ready to go. Next we offer some advice for getting started.
Start now
It is easy to get caught up in the enormity of the task and spin in endless planning sessions. Begin the practice of moving forward physically as the project is being mapped out:
- Set up an SCM test environment.
- Experiment continuously, but be aware of over experimenting.
- If time and resources permit, try to iterate usage models with frequent demonstrations.
Manage expectations
Depending on the extent of process change being introduced, a rollout can take months or even a few years to make its way ...
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