How to buy software
Eight step process to reduce the risk of buying software that doesn't work
Digital transformation’s big questions
At the heart of digital transformation are a series of big questions that all organisations need to answer up front.
Digital transformation’s big questions
At the heart of digital transformation are a series of big questions that all organisations need to answer up front.
Discovery workshop agenda
Where to start with your client
Discovery workshop agenda
Where to start with your client
Systems implementation process
Steps to work through as you implement any new IT system
Systems implementation process
Steps to work through as you implement any new IT system
Ten tips for a successful agile transition
Migrating from a waterfall to an agile culture can be made easier if you follow my ten tips
Ten tips for a successful agile transition
Migrating from a waterfall to an agile culture can be made easier if you follow my ten tips
Seven lessons for successful projects
Running a project will be easier if you can follow these simple lessons.
Seven lessons for successful projects
Running a project will be easier if you can follow these simple lessons.
Securing Wordpress
As one of the most popular web content management systems, Wordpress is also one of the most vulnerable to attack. Find out three ways to help keep your site secure.
Mobile learning strategy
I look at some of the key elements required for any mobile learning strategy – whether in the workplace or in formal education
Learning Technology Implementation Planning ‐ 3
my previous articles on Learning Technology Implementation Planning have considered the scoping and kick-off stages, and project setup. Now I will look at the different workstreams that are likely to be involved in the typical implementation process.
The periodic table of web design process
The periodic table of web design provides the basis of a useful template to use with clients in explaining the different tasks that need to happen in a software implementation project.
Learning technology implementation planning ‐ 2
This is the second in a short series of articles exploring my current state of thinking around implementing learning technology solutions. In the first post, I looked at the scoping & kick-off stages - the essential foundations for a successful project. This time I'll focus on the "Project setup" stage.
Lean Learning Masterclass video highlights
Wyver Solutions invited Sean Buckland from Design for Service to run a masterclass looking at "lean" principles in the learning context. This short video picks out some of the highlights of the day, particularly focussing on the key points that Sean raised.
Learning Technology Implementation Planning ‐ 1
The beginning of a short series of articles exploring what I have learnt about implementing learning technology solutions. In this article I look at how to get things started.
Recovering from a hacked web-based system
Following a recent spate of attacks on commonly-used web applications, I discuss how to recover from an attack, and how to try to ensure it doesn't happen again.
Who is responsible for security?
Where do you turn to for support and maintenance of your valuable software systems? What would be the risk to you if they were attacked? my recommendation is to out-source wherever possible.
Weighing up the risks: a sensible attitude to security
In the news this week we've learned that many of my national and local government websites are highly vulnerable to being hacked and defaced. I discuss how to assess and mitigate the risk.
Managing testing
Testing is one of those tasks, like writing documentation, that most of me tend to avoid until absolutely necessary. A good test process, however, should help to ensure that you deliver exactly what the client ordered, and allow you to prioritise fixing problems in the your solution.
Joining up your systems
As your needs change, you'll need to bring in new software tools for specific functions. I discuss four ways in which you can present a unified system to your users: through identity and authentication management; through consistent design; through cross-application reporting; and through cross-application data use.
Large project principles
I discuss three key principles for effectively managing large projects: communication is critical; know your stakeholders; build in flexibility within defined boundaries
System Adoption Methodology
Many systems implementations fail to achieve their desired results through a lack of communication that takes users through the change. In this post, I look at each stage of the implementation process and suggest tools and techniques that may take your users with you.
Who’s managing this project?
Who does your Project Manager work for? Your supplier or you? I discuss the possible conflicts of interest that might arise in supplier-driven projects, the advice provided in the Prince2 framework, and some possible solutions.
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