Keys to CMS Project Implementation Success - Part 4

In Part 3 of our Keys to CMS Project Implementation Success, we discussed the importance of successful requirements gathering prior to embarking on a project. The planning stage plays a crucial role in the success  of a project because it allows you and your project stakeholders to accurately determine the appropriate direction and requirements for the project before getting started. When done correctly, this can lead to better adoption across the organization and less chance of project scope creep. Once you have clearly identified the project scope, it is important to think about the timing of your Quickstart and training.

Timing of the QuickStart
It is best to begin your QuickStart as soon as you are ready to start moving your website over to the content management system. If you are re-designing your site simultaneously, however, you should wait until you have the templates of the new design ready to go before scheduling the QuickStart.

Timing of the Training
While it may sound obvious, a major key to a successful project roll-out is user buy-in. Making sure your users are adequately trained before beginning the project will ensure that your developers are comfortable enough with the system to jump in and begin working on portions of the site right after the project. We recommend training developers and administrators, rather than end-users, because your technical staff can easily turn around and train end-users on the system. For more information about our training options, please contact our Services Team.

Stay tuned for the final part in our Keys to CMS Project Implementations Success blog series, in which we'll discuss post-project actions.

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