Vision, Objectives and Design Principles

So many aspects of functional transformation are unknown and unknowable when you begin, putting you deep into the territory of unknown unknowns. To combat the uncertainty inherent in transformation programmes, your team need clear, simple guidance to help inform their design decisions.

In this week's episode Jason and Joe discuss the importance of having clearly defined vision, objectives and design principles, and how they will help your team make the best possible design decisions that will ultimately get you to your destination.

Show Notes

This season of the Underscore Transformation Podcast is based on our recent white paper covering the first stage of transformation: Scoping. The 10 Points covered in the Scoping Checklist are:

1. Programme sponsorship
2. Problem definition
3. Preparing for change
4. Requirements gathering
5. Vision, objectives and design principles
6. Governance and decision making
7. Methodology and approach
8. Programme management capability
9. Solution design capability
10. Business case

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This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

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