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Cardinal Directions' engagements have ranged from strategy to design and implementation to knowledge transfer where training, coaching and mentoring are the focus. Our services and methodologies are focused to create Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence environments that not deliver 'the right data to the right people in the right form'. Additionally our thought processes are designed to take the business into account. Many DW/BI projects have created vast stores of data but have not considered or managed the business process changes. Our experience has shown us that executing a business process change management plan is vital to the overall success of any new DW/BI environment. |
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The company was established in 1993. Originally, one of the most important skill sets we brought to client projects was an understanding of how geographic diversity can impact requirements and outcomes. At the time, most projects were using the 'one size fits all' model.
Very few things seem to be the same as they were 16 years ago. Most significant for us is the impact of the world becoming 'flatter'. This has changed how we work and, just as important, who we can work with. We have greatly expanded the number of individuals and organizations we now partner with. This lets us bring an even greater depth of experience and expertise to projects. It also allows us to better fit the right skill and experience to an assignment thereby keeping cost appropriate to the work.
But... even as the world has become 'flatter' its diversity still presents many challenges (virtual teams, cultural differences...) and opportunities (new perspectives and outlooks...). By maintaining our focus on Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence projects we have been able to develop a set of methods and measurements to meet the challenges and an open mind that is receptive to the opportunities. |
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We plan for and measure our engagement success at three different levels.
At the base level is our Project Execution Success. We make sure that we deliver on-time and on-budget. With so many other organizational endevours depending on our projects we pay particular attention to meeting project milestones and have clear lines of communication.
It isn't enough to simply execute a project plan and be on-time and on-budget. Our second level of success, Project Success, is measured by our ability to deliver a product that meets the projects objectives. This often means being aware of changes in the business environment and accommodating those changes as part of our engagement.
Our final success measure is Business Success. We recognize that most of our engagements are intended to move the business forward in its strategy. It is imperative that we keep this in mind as we make project decisions and communicate with out clients. |
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