Planning for the Implementation of New Technology: Your Vendor’s Success Depends on You

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst

Industry Analysis

"It looked good during the demo…" are the opening words of every discussion of a failed software implementation. The success of implementing new technology depends on successful execution of the implementation plan and the "fine tuning" of the technology and human challenges. Successful plans usually begin long before the decision to upgrade or purchase a new system. Successful implementation depends on your ability to plan, manage the plan, and manage all of the people involved in that plan. </p . . .