IMAGINiT Assured Implementation Method
With 20+ years of experience, we have the know-how to help you successfully implement your software, tightly integrate it into your operations, and optimize your end to end design processes so you maximize the return on your investment.
There are a number of factors that can contribute to a failed software implementation, including improper implementation planning, incomplete process map and non-acceptance and adherence by the end user.
TakeAIM, our proven implementation methodology, uses a series of repeatable processes that are critical to a project’s success. This process mitigates failure risks and ensures accurate project deadlines, predictable workloads, accurate budgets, high adoption rates and adequate user training.
IMAGINiT TakeAIM Brochure (PDF)
The TakeAIM methodology includes 4 distinct phases: Definition, Development, Implementation and Production.
Phase 1 - Definition
At this initial stage, the client is assured that their investment is protected by a clearly defined project plan for implementation in the form of a business case. The plan details costs, benefits and tasks along with a core development team that will be required to meet the clients business needs. Project goals are established and a pre-determined set of milestones and project signoff points are agreed upon between IMAGINiT and the client ensuring approval at each stage and achievement of project goals.
Phase 2 - Development
The development stage initiates the actual hands-on portion of the implementation. Best practices and standards are developed ensuring with the client that the best approach in use of the system is determined to be productive and focused on the project goals. With best practices and standards established, tasks such as system integration, data migration, library creation and process mapping can take place along with application training. These tasks are designed in a way so as not to impede the regular flow of work and productivity within the company during the project lifecycle.
Phase 3 -Pilot Project
In many cases, the pilot project is critical to the overall success of the implementation process, saving the client downtime and the expense of executing a full implementation throughout the company. Executing a pilot project highlights unforeseen components of the plan that need to be revised. The pilot project puts into place the actual use of the new application in a controlled environment allowing the system, product and processes to be tested with minimal risk to daily business.
Phase 4 - Production
At this final phase the new system is ready for full deployment. End users are trained by IMAGINiT Technologies certified application specialists. Detailed processes are implemented and a mentoring program is established within the company to ensure a foundation of ongoing support is available from various resources.
IMAGINiT TakeAIM Brochure (PDF)