A successful project means more than just software that works.
At Entrance, we understand that business drivers are what qualifies a project as successful – not how pretty our code is. While we (of course) employ the highest level of certified software professionals, we also bring business analysts, quality analysts and software testers to the table to ensure that our solution really addresses the business problem at hand.
A successful project means that the proposed business value has been realized, meaning there is a measurable return on investment (ROI). Of course that means that the software has to work, but it also means that the business processes that rely on the software have been updated and the intended users of the software have actually adopted it.
The people at Entrance know this all too well not only as developers of software systems and solutions, but also as users of similar systems. We put this knowledge to work when we engage with clients by focusing on how the business processes that are impacted by the software will need to be updated. Additionally, we also take into account the users of the software and how the software solution will impact their day-to-day tasks, workflows, and job. Most of the time the impact to a user will be positive as it will allow for increased productivity which can lead to increased job satisfaction. However, the impact can also be negative, especially if the employee will be displaced as a result of the software solution. Either way, it is important to identify the impact to the stakeholder since have the biggest influence on the success of the project.
Each and every organization varies in its capacity to absorb change. At Entrance, we make every effort to understand what the capacity for change is with each of our clients and temper our recommendations and solutions accordingly. That may mean cutting back or increasing the scope of project, or accelerating or slowing-down a project depending on the culture, environment, and circumstances for a given client.
Delivering a successful project is more than about being on time on time and on budget, it is also about understanding how the software will impact the organizations business processes and its employees.
