Congratulations on creating an IT services plan. So, now what? What do you do with it? How do you put it into place? Do you just flip the switch and go for it? While it might be nice to have it done in a single stroke, it just isn’t practical. In general, implantation goes poorly when not well planned. We have outlined the best practices method of implementing an IT services plan.
Stakeholder Meeting
When developing the IT services plan, it is important to meet with stakeholders to ensure everything needed is encompassed in the plan. The same goes for implementing the plan. It is important everyone knows the timeline and the expectations of when, where, and how the plan will be put into place.
Executing the IT Services Plan
While creating the IT services plan you took the time to identify and quantify the following:
- Identify the Stakeholders
- Realized Budgetary Constraints
- Detail Business Goals
Now that the plan has been completed, it provides a map, of sorts, to achieving the business goals detailed within.
When executing the implementation plan, it is important each step is detailed so if there is any down time, staff can make alternative plans when systems aren’t accessible. With everyone on the same page, putting an IT services plan into place will go much smoother.
Monitor Progress and Look Ahead
While implementing an information technology services plan is a huge undertaking, it can be a successful endeavor, and a team building one.
There should be milestones build into the implementation plan. Regular meetings should be held to monitor progress, check for hardware, software, or skill gaps and to make adjustments, as needed, during the process.
These meetings should also cover:
- Challenges
- Tasks
- Deadlines
By doing this, it keeps all parties involved aware and up to date about the progress. With regular meetings, any changes in circumstance can be noted and adjustments can be made.
Changes can include:
- Personnel Changes
- Changes in Business Goals
- Budgetary Changes
Maintaining flexibility during the implantation plan, will show staff that their voices are heard. This empowerment will help to improve their investment in the success of the implantation plan.
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