Title: 5 Basic Principles of Information Technology (IT) Explained | Innovative Architects
Headings: The 5 Core Principles of IT Consulting
The 5 Core Principles of IT Consulting
IT experts at Innovative Architects share their secret to success when it comes to business technology consulting
5 Basic Principles of IT
1. Focus on relationships
2. Definition of roles
3. Success visualization
4. “You advise, they decide”
5. Orientation toward results
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Content: 5 Basic Principles of IT
1. Focus on relationships
The relationship between the client and the provider is extremely critical in fostering the cooperation needed to create a finished solution that satisfies the customer's needs. We believe a considerable part of a project's planning phase should be reserved to understanding the client's activities, the environment they work in, their IT capabilities, and just plain getting to know them. Clear discussion of client and stakeholder expectations are also a critical part of building a good relationship as it helps the end user understand the final outcome and the changes it will bring to their activities. 2. Definition of roles
Clearly defining the role for the consultant, client, and stakeholders is the second core principle of IT. The definition of clear roles is extremely important so that responsibilities are clearly defined and the process can run much smoother. IT consultants should make sure their clients are aware of their active role in the project and that everyone understands who is responsible for decisions in each phase. The consultant also needs to clearly state the boundaries of his or her role, as well as those of the consulting team. 3.