Qualify for a Microsoft funded Business Value Assessment
In this Business Value Assessment, Rand Group facilitators will use design thinking concepts to help decision makers establish a primary goal for their software project, a business value goal and a blueprint for success.
Establish a primary business goal for a software project in a Business Value Assessment
Rand Group facilitators utilize the Microsoft Catalyst methodology to assist business decision makers in narrowing down a primary business goal for a software project. The Business Value Assessment uses an approach to move beyond just process improvement and efficiency to also deliver a blueprint with action items for achieving the set goal.
In this personalized, one-on-one assessment, Rand Group will guide you through prioritizing high-value transformation scenarios to set a primary goal. At the end of the engagement, we deliver a plan with next steps to select a software solution and how it can help achieve the primary business goal.
In order to ensure organizations select the software best suited for their needs, Microsoft offers co-funding to help pay for the cost of the Business Value Assessment.
Agree on business outcomes
Conduct interviews with key business decision makers to understand the current state, identify business challenges, and opportunities for improvement with the proposed solution.
Identify key improvements
First identify key improvement metrics such as increase user productivity, boost customer lifetime value, or grow revenue. Then quantify the metrics by capturing baseline numbers and potential improvement levers.
Create business case for change
Create and delivery a business case for change with cost and benefit details captured clearly and documented as an executive readout. End the workshops with a plan with agreed upon next steps.
About the Microsoft Catalyst methodology
Microsoft Catalyst is a proven and powerful methodology to value identification. As part of a Catalyst engagement, meet with our team of data experts and business consultants. The assessment starts with a review of your business objectives, followed by mutual discovery and visualization of solutions, ending with a clear, actionable blueprint of how you can reach your business goals.
Your business transformation begins with an I.D.E.A
Build, plan, and execute business transformation strategies with a proven, innovative approach from Microsoft Catalyst — an envisioning and planning program that employs Microsoft Dynamics 365, the Microsoft Power Platform, and the Microsoft Cloud.
Inspire
Imagine a future state solution for your business. Start with an envisioning workshop.
Design
Discover what’s possible by aligning
technology investments to business goals. Take the business value and solution assessment.
Empower
Empower others in your organization to see the value. Present a solution demonstration.
Achieve
Achieve business outcomes and improved customer experiences. Develop your transformation plan.
Visualize a solution of your choice with a 3-week pilot
Rand Group offers a 3-week pilot customized to your business processes using the Microsoft Catalyst methodology to help visualize how a software solution of your choice can transform your operations:
- Personalized pilot environment including data, transactions, and processes relevant to your financial processes
- Free 30-day trial of the software
- Live pilot simulation demonstration to key stakeholders
