Description
The output specifies the phases for implementing
specific parts of the content and the required minimum content for the portal
to go live.
A phased content implementation approach might be an
appropriate approach for implementing content (instead of a “big bang”
approach) because the single implementation phases are easier to oversee and
manage. Portal technology allows this approach to be chosen.
Process
The
following indicators could play a role in defining content implementation
phases:
·
Quick
wins
·
Solving
“pain points”
·
Content
benefits (for example, cost savings)
·
Need
for Web-based access
·
Business
processes (critical/non-critical)
·
Readiness
of business units
·
Readiness
of content-providing (backend) systems
·
Legacy
systems to be replaced
·
…
A typical
starting point for content implementation might be pure information content
(document-oriented and Business Intelligence content) and functions/services
for non-critical business processes (for example, Employee Self Services). This
type of content targets a huge number of the portal community and leverages the
typical advantages of portal technology such as common accessibility and high
usability of individual user interfaces.
To
enforce user acceptance, the initial content should also be of significant
value to the portal community. The implementation of collaborative functions
such as virtual team rooms or net meetings might be a good way to achieve this.
Further
phases might be used to establish more and more core process-related content in
the operational portal.
Additional
Information
None