{"id":11226,"date":"2022-01-18T19:09:34","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T01:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threecloud.wpengine.com\/?p=11226"},"modified":"2023-09-19T15:51:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T22:51:25","slug":"using-experts-as-part-of-your-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3cloudsolutions.com\/resources\/using-experts-as-part-of-your-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Experts As Part Of Your Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re in a tricky situation: under a tight deadline, fighting with outdated technology, or staggering under the weight of technical debt. You could assemble a team within the organization to diagnose the cause of the problem and develop a solution \u2013 but it might take longer than you have. You need a fresh take, combined with broad experience and up-to-the-minute industry knowledge. It\u2019s time to hire experts.<\/span><\/p>\n

But why wait until you\u2019re up against a wall? You could make\u00a0using\u00a0experts a\u00a0normal\u00a0part of your executive strategy.\u00a0Regularly working with expert partners will position your company to take full advantage of outside expertise \u2013 and unlock value from your people, processes, and technology.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why use experts?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bringing experts in\u00a0on a regular basis\u00a0to solve challenging problems, train employees, and\u00a0offer\u00a0strategic advice\u00a0sets your company up for ongoing success.\u00a0Besides a wealth of experience and knowledge,\u00a0experts\u00a0can also provide a crucial outside perspective on your organization.\u00a0Here are just several ways that\u00a0experts can help your company thrive.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Experts\u00a0raise the bar<\/h3>\n

Your developers may be capable and dedicated, but when you want them to up their game, it\u2019s time to call on an expert partner. After all, they\u2019ve been immersed in a singular\u00a0work environment \u2013 with its specific technologies, workarounds, and interpersonal dynamics \u2013 for\u00a0some time.\u00a0When we engage with a customer, we come to the table\u00a0deeply familiar with the latest solutions and how to best take advantage of them. Our\u00a0team\u00a0can serve as advisors, mentors, and subject matter experts. They\u2019ll\u00a0not only accelerate the process of\u00a0<\/span>developing efficient, modern software<\/span>; they\u2019ll also\u00a0bring your staff up the curve more quickly\u00a0and leave them knowledgeable and confident.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example,\u00a0there are plenty of companies that\u00a0<\/span>migrate to Azure without actually leveraging Azure<\/span>. We\u00a0can offer you\u00a0tips, tricks, functions, features, and\u00a0advice for\u00a0avoiding\u00a0pitfalls and expensive mistakes. We can help your team use the right tool for\u00a0each\u00a0job and understand the financial implications of\u00a0various\u00a0choices.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Experts offer a fresh perspective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Have you ever felt trapped by organizational inertia, struggling with the same issues over and over, stuck in the same ways of getting things done? Do\u00a0key\u00a0projects tend to languish\u00a0or fail to meet expectations?\u00a0Having\u00a0seen the inside workings of a variety of companies,\u00a0consultants\u00a0bring a unique perspective.\u00a0We\u2019ve seen what it looks like when things go sideways, and\u00a0we\u00a0have experience moving projects forward under all kinds of circumstances. Partnering with experts offers you something even more valuable than learning from your own mistakes \u2013 learning from everyone else\u2019s (including ours!)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re attempting something\u00a0totally\u00a0original, experts can offer you the confidence of\u00a0<\/span>being professional improvisors<\/span>. Our experience gives us the comfort and desire to tackle your innovative projects, with the assurance that they\u2019ll be successful.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What does this look like? One of our customers, a\u00a0software company in St Louis,\u00a0had a relatively out-of-date version of their major app offering.\u00a0They were well-staffed, but their application wasn\u2019t demoing well in sales situations\u00a0because it\u00a0looked dated\u00a0and ugly. The customer knew they were\u00a0losing out on sales, so Microsoft brought us in to turn things around.\u00a0The customer\u00a0needed to get the new app to market quickly, so they needed a shortcut to the right answer.\u00a0We re-imagined and re-architected the software, and now it looks brand new. More importantly, it\u2019s winning sales again\u00a0\u2013\u00a0and we left their team in a much better place of action, so they can continue to innovate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Experts\u00a0can help you\u00a0get the best performance out of your people<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

You can read a stack of books about scrum and Agile, but they won\u2019t necessarily lead to\u00a0<\/span>successful Agile transformation<\/span>. Our Agile coaches can adjust your practice so that you\u2019re using metrics correctly and building a\u00a0sustainable team culture. Like sports performance coaches, Agile coaches know how to get the best performance out of people.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of our customers, a cybersecurity firm,\u00a0is working\u00a0to deliver to 100,000 new clients on a tight timeline. They initially wanted to build in-house, but ultimately decided to turn to an expert partner. With cybersecurity, liability, and insurance involved, the project\u00a0absolutely can\u2019t\u00a0fail. We\u2019re leading the charge to deliver a watertight product on time and boosting\u00a0the capacity of their app dev team\u00a0so they can take it and run with it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Experts\u00a0help you get more value out of your data<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

You\u2019re probably sitting on an abundance of data that isn\u2019t being used to its full potential. Whether you\u2019re looking to increase efficiency, identify new sources of revenue, or improve decision-making,\u00a0<\/span>an expert partner can help you build a data-driven culture<\/span>, backed by powerful tools. We can help you\u00a0discover\u00a0what data you have, in which\u00a0formats, and what\u00a0questions\u00a0your teams want\u00a0the data to\u00a0answer. Then we\u2019ll integrate multiple data streams from different systems and build customizable reports that\u00a0give your people convenient,\u00a0real-time\u00a0access. Finally, we\u2019ll support you in building systems\u00a0that ensure\u00a0your data stays accessible\u00a0and secure.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What happens if you don\u2019t use experts\u00a0as part of your strategy?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you don\u2019t regularly seek an outside perspective, it\u2019s likely that your technologies and skills will become stagnant. You won\u2019t be able to leverage technology and get the most value out of your business. You could try to hire to add some fresh eyes to your team \u2013 but the labor market is currently tight,\u00a0and onboarding and relationship-building take time. You need a team that can come in and immediately begin solving your most pressing problems.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Back in 2010, we engaged with a customer to retire some .NET\u00a0code and make the switch to a new platform. What we found was a mountain of software written by two developers who had worked there for their entire careers. It was like two interns had continuously repeated their intern year, without learning or improving. We had to start from scratch. This was a company that loved their people, but they relied on them too much. Had they brought in experts sooner, they might have avoided the hassle and expense of having to completely rebuild.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On top of steering you away from potential hazards, expert partners can also give you the confidence to move forward on a new path. A successful engagement should leave your team feeling like they can continue to innovate and problem-solve on their own.\u00a0If you want tailored advice about how you could use experts as part of your strategy,\u00a0<\/span>reach out today<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>At the end of the day, if\u00a0you\u2019re not regularly working with experts, you\u2019re leaving value on the table.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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