RISK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENT: YOUR GUIDEBOOK TO SUCCESS 23
Perhaps the biggest advantage is that the client-side sponsor and
the RMIS provider can gain buy-in from stakeholders as they become
comfortable with each aspect of the technology. Stakeholders — from end
users to executive-level sponsors — will see the benefits of a new system
as it is being deployed. And finally, new users are less likely to report
concerns or revert back to their prior risk management methods (e.g.
relying solely on spreadsheets).
Experience shows us that implementing a new system in phases — in
defined, manageable segments — can be a win-win for both the RMIS
provider and the client.
The reasoning behind this is based on three key considerations:
1. Deploying risk management software in a step-by-step fashion allows the
client to gain firsthand experience as the installation is progressing.
2. Members of the client team can then experience some early successes from
using the new system.
3. Both client and provider benefit from lessons learned at various stages along
the way.
