Project teams consolidate new ideas, manage pilots and full implementation, and coordinate efforts among parts of the organization.
Executive champions play a personal role in ensuring success.
Most employees are politically astute enough to know when a project is perceived as mission critical and when it is perceived as a loser. You want everyone to know that your e-business initiative is in the former category. Staying top of mind is the critical differentiator between the two. Kevin Roper, General Manager for North America Systems, and Dave Davenport, Vice President of Product Marketing, have both played a critical role in their organization s e-initiatives. Once the organization s leaders have made some initial decisions, you want to maximize momentum.