"Before deploying a new system, specifying an application, or making any other changes to the IT infrastructure, I make sure to consult with the business leadership team and the departments which the new systems will impact. I involve them early in the process to discuss their needs, the business objectives they are trying to accomplish, and how the IT assets will contribute. By engaging them in the design and specification process, I get their buy-in early in the project. This eliminates issues which occur later in the process, including budgeting, training, and user acceptance."
