Implementing an entreprise collaboration platform is not easy and is different from other projects. So, what can you do to give a chance to your project to be a success? In his article, Karthik Chakkarapani gives the key strategy steps and activities to follow. A true check-list!

• STEP 1: Develop a compelling Strategy
• STEP 2: Develop a strong Business Case
• STEP 3: Develop a Road map/Implementation Plan
• STEP 4: Form a Steering Committee (Advisory council or Governance Committee)
• STEP 5: Understand the Current Environment
• STEP 6: Define Requirements & Design
• STEP 7: Evaluate Vendors & Select the right Platform/Solution
• STEP 8: Develop an Adoption Strategy & Plan
• STEP 9: Develop Communication, Marketing, Change management & Training plans
• STEP 10: Implement Solution & Adoption Strategies
• STEP 11: DO Communication & Marketing
• STEP 12: Conduct Training
• STEP 13: Listen, Monitor and Analyze Usage
• STEP 14: Do Continuous Improvements and Changes
• STEP 15: Partner & Collaborate with the Vendor

We will come back on some of these steps in coming posts, on the way our customers make the promotion of their project.