Are you considering a software upgrade or full-on replacement of outdated software? If so, you’ve likely spent a lot of time researching and deciding on the best solution and now it’s time to select the right implementation partner.

Choosing a good partner is crucial to the overall success of your project implementation. Therefore, we’ve listed out some thoughts to consider when making your decision.

People

A major aspect to consider is the people you’ll be working with along with their associated skill sets they will bring to the implementation. In addition, diversity within an organization has become a complete necessity and can help make projects successful. Having a diverse team means everyone will approach problems differently, which brings a variety of skillsets to the table. Team members of all walks of life can help bring the right amount of dissension to lead to the desired outcome.

While technology in itself is valuable, an implementation will not be successful without streamlined and sustainable processes in place which is paramount in leading to end-user adoption. At Akili, “it’s all about people“. We take a three-pronged approach in all implementations which focuses on the core competencies of the technology, creating or sustaining streamlined processes and ultimately having the end-users adopt and benefit immensely from the technology.

Cultural Similarity

Most companies talk culture, but what does that mean as it relates to a successful partnership?

When you choose a partner,  you’ll work closely together throughout the implementation process and likely beyond. Therefore, it’s important to have  a partner that shares similar values and work ethic. Taking time to meet with the potential project team is important as it can ultimately differ from the relationship you have with the sales team.

At Akili, we pride ourselves on our people and the teamwork we exhibit. “As individuals, we’re bright. As a team, brilliant. We believe that great people working together can accomplish the extraordinary.”

Transparency

Every organization has unique wants and needs, which calls for a partner that will treat your situation with a tailored approach. Selecting a partner that knows your business in addition to providing best practices and getting end-users trained effectively is integral in an implementation. With that said, be cognizant of a “yes” partner – one that agrees to anything and everything just to earn your business.

One of our core values at Akili is integrity. “No games and no hidden agendas. Honest defines our relationships with our people, clients, and partners.”

Experience

Is your partner able to prove credibility?

While your implementation partner should have industry experience, they should also know how to leverage that experience based on your individual wants and needs. As a partner with over 28 years of experience architecting and deploying complex IT implementations, you’ll be in great hands. Our methodologies have been internally developed and based on real experience backed up by our many case studies displaying our knowledge in various industries.

We put the intensity into every project. “Work hard. Play hard. We push the envelope so we always know what we are capable of achieving.”

Flexibility

Your partner of choice should always keep your main goal as a top priority. However, it’s important to acknowledge the unlikelihood of everything going 100% according to plan. The ability to pivot is key for a partner to overcome any obstacles that arise throughout the implementation. You want a partner that will make the right calls and still result in a mutually successful project outcome. This all falls under our core value of service.

“No exceptions, no compromises. Our fiduciary responsibility is to ensure that our professional attitudes and actions serve the best interest of our clients.”

It’s our goal to see success from the beginning of your project implementation to the end.