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The SIMPLE Process

SIMPLE Business Technology uses two time-tested, business-focused processes to identify, evaluate and solve problems. In addition to helping you achieve business goals, the objective of the processes are to:

First, get an immediate impact with little or no additional investment by identifying ways to use existing software and hardware to the fullest.

Second, create a sustainable impact by developing a strategy for future technology implementations that supports your business strategy and objectives.

Maximize Current Software and Hardware

Strategy for Future Technology Implementations

Review Current State of People, Process and Technology

People

360 degree review of your personnel's technology:

skills
interest
use
culture

Process

Identify key business processes
Identify what processes are and are not working well
Identify how technology is and isn't being used in those processes

Technology

Review current HW/SW inventory

Establish Ideal State with Measurable Objectives for Improvement

Develop Gap Closure Plan

Identify underutilized technologies
Prioritize processes to be addressed
Identify or assign stakeholders and process owners
Develop training plan
Identify resources for training, if necessary

Implement Plan

Set the culture, as appropriate
Train personnel as necessary
Reengineer identified processes, as necessary

Measure, Monitor and Adjust. Repeat.

Track the results of the implementation against the ideal state measurable objectives and adjust the implementation plan as necessary.

External Business Factors Assessment

Competition
Economy
Market conditions
Regulatory Issues, if applicable
Identify opportunities and threats

Internal Business Factors Assessment

Corporate Strategy
Corporate Culture
Identify key business processes
Existing Measurable Objectives
Identify strengths and weaknesses

External Technology Audit

Customers/Clients
Suppliers
Competitors

Internal Technology Audit

360 degree review of personnel skills, interest and use
Review current HW/SW inventory
Document critical processes currently using, and not using technology

Technology Plan

Prioritized the technology needs
Determine financial resources needed
Prepare an estimated timeline for completion
Identify staff/vendor requirements
Identify or assign stakeholders and process owners
Detail the expected results, in terms of incremental revenue or saved costs
Determine measures of effectiveness

Implementation of the plan

Set the culture, as appropriate, for any necessary changes
Purchase required hardware and software
Train staff on how to apply technology optimally, as needed
Hire, staff, contract personnel resources

Measure, Monitor and Adjust. Repeat

Track the results and effectiveness of the technology plan and implementation schedule. Shifting market conditions, evolving competition and maturing technology all dictate that this is not a 'one and done' process. It is an ongoing, cyclical process that all companies follow in order to achieve, maintain or return to excellence.

The Relationship

SIMPLE Business Technology is a combination of consultant, flexible staff & service provider.

SIMPLE becomes a part-time member of your leadership team
Available in full day or half day increments
All work is done on a consistent schedule (Ex. Every Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon)
To stay in the flow of critical Information, all work is done at your site
Recommended services are provided by SIMPLE or a vendor that SIMPLE manages for you

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