Month: September 2023

No Regret Moves

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Architectural vision is critical when orchestrating a massive technology build and modernization initiative, especially when faced with significant technical debt. In the beginning, there was a lack of adequate information, and we were confronted with difficult technical questions, often with no easy answers.

It was time for “no regret moves.” Regardless of the situation, no regret moves are actions that carry no downside and often yield extreme value. We focused on what we could control —technology!

  • De-risking ERP with a Lift and Shift approach
  • Network Modernization with SDWAN
  • Cloud migration and decommissioning of our data centers
  • Introduction of new platforms: Data and Integration
  • IT Service Management with ServiceNow

Looking back, there were many anxiety-filled meetings where we had to make bold decisions and hoped for the best.

One by one, our calculated bets paid off, and as a team, we gained self-awareness and knowledge. We felt more confident, which enhanced our ability to meet challenges with creativity and proactivity. We grew as an organization ready to face our next steps from no regret moves, to bets, to big rocks!

Possibilities and Roadblocks

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If your engagement feels like a reactive endeavor, it might be because you are getting involved at the tail end of the strategic decision cycle.

1. The first step is to imagine what the business you serve cares about and their long-term aspirations.
2. The second step is to figure out how technology can enable them to get there.
3. The third step is to understand why they are not there yet.

Asking, “What strategic possibilities can technology create for us?” is a more powerful question than “what execution gaps do we have that can be solved by technology?”

If you can help business leaders get to where they seek to go, when they’re ready to get there, then you are removing roadblocks and creating new possibilities.