Launching A New IT System? Here’s How To Guarantee “Go-Live” Success
When taking on a new informational technology project, an IT project management company is planning ahead for the eventual “Go-Live” event. Depending on the project, a Go-Live event can be rolled out over a series of days or weeks leading to a completed implementation of the new software or hardware, or it can culminate on one day, set at a particular hour. The complexity of IT projects can vary, but a few elements should always be given importance to guarantee “Go-Live” success.
A great IT project management company will involve all stakeholders from the beginning
While there are many areas of projects that only a specialist can see to, involving all stakeholders from the beginning on the big picture will help adaptation of the new technology during the “Go-Live” process. In addition, getting input from other perspectives and how the new informational technology will impact that role can be invaluable in terms of IT project success.
An exceptional IT project management company understands that communication is key
At Darby Consulting, we always take into account the people aspect of technology. Communication is key in project adaptation and a successful launch, both from company implementation and end-user acceptance. While training is a key component of any new IT project launch, frequent communication about project status, implementation dates, network outages, and any other scheduled events that could impact company performance is something that exceptional IT project management companies will implement.
Testing systems and conducting a “dress rehearsal” prior to launch – IT Project Management Companies go the extra step
New IT projects can be disruptive to any company, no matter the size of the organization or the complexity of the project. Rigorous testing of the new system should be conducted at key stages of implementation, well in advance of the planned launch date. As the IT project nears completion, your IT project management company should conduct a “dress rehearsal” of the Go-Live process, to iron out any communication issues, process conflicts or implementation snafu’s.
An IT project management company should create, review, and test contingency and communication plans
Do you have a contingency and/or a communication plan in place before your IT project launch? Though informational technology project management teams will do everything they can to head off problems before they happen, there are circumstances that could happen outside of their control, like power outages, natural disasters, hardware failure, illnesses, etc. IT project management teams should conduct a review of existing contingency and communication plans from the perspective of the new IT project, make adjustments as necessary, and test all components of the plan well in advance of launch.
Darby Consulting – An IT project management company experienced in successful IT project launches
Darby Consulting’s IT Project Management practice delivers exceptional IT Project Managers and is able to provide the right project manager for your IT project needs. Our clients include Top Fortune 500 companies in the oil and gas industry, higher education, government and many of the world’s leading organizations. Contact us today to see how we can turn your project complications into your project successes.
