This week’s inspiration is taken from Nigella Lawson’s BBC ‘cook, eat and repeat’ recipes, and having now survived the doldrums of the first month, attention is now truly focused on the opportunities ahead.
With the new year comes new resolutions, new budget and a sense of positive energy, digital tech firms are searching for better ways to inspire procurement professionals can leverage technology and avoid failure. One way to remove the fear is to ensure that someone else has tried it before, and discovered what works and what does not.
Unfortunately what makes sense and tastes terrific differs per individual. This distortion means that there is a reluctance to document the recipe. Why? Cook books have a range of recipes, not all may appeal, but they are here to help. Try one, if that does not succeed, try another, Once you have discovered a recipe that works, share the recipe with others. Success is repetitive.
Where to Start
Where do you find that elusive cook book? Find an experienced cook who has developed their own independent cook book, or at least able to access a library; that is well-versed across range of recipes, and capable of assessing what is likely to be attuned to the organization’s taste. Find and establish the recipe that works – it needs a mix and balance to perfect the outcome.
In simple terms, technology implementations follow the same ‘cook, eat and repeat‘ philosophy. Importantly……
Follow the instructions
- Use the prescribed ingredients (apple pie without the apple is not apple pie)
- Utilize the best ingredients you can afford (leadership, talent, team)
- Understand the cooking time (if someone wants a well-done steak but cooks it for 30 seconds, it will not be well-done)
- Assess success by arranging tasting sessions (“feedback is the breakfast for champions”)
- Sell the fact that you have found a tasty recipe. Others will be keen to have a try!
You might find this cooking analogy too simplistic, however given the successful introduction and adoption of digital technology remains a major challenge, what will you do to explain the process?
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