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Why Bob got fired and why the conventional wisdom on CRM requirements gathering doesn’t work…part three

March 26, 2009 Richard BoardmanLeave a comment

The final major flaw with the functionality led approach to CRM requirements gathering is the Rumsfeldian notion of the unknown unknowns. Users, who invariably haven’t used CRM technology before, are expected to articulate a complete vision of what they want from a system, and invariably are only able to produce Continue Reading

And now also Tweeting….

March 7, 2009 Richard BoardmanLeave a comment

Had I been a venture capitalist a few years back, and, had I entertained a pitch from the folks looking to develop Twitter, then here’s what I would have said (choking back tears of laughter): ‘OK, so let me get this straight, you want to develop this site right, and Continue Reading

Six tips to surviving CRM design hell…

March 5, 2009 Richard BoardmanLeave a comment

Having spent the past six weeks in CRM design hell, I thought I’d share some tips on surviving the process while it was freshly seared on my memory. Trust me, CRM design work, rather like a prolonged course of dental treatment, isn’t the most fun way to spend your time. Continue Reading

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Richard Boardman is founder of Mareeba CRM Consulting, a UK based independent CRM consultancy. He works with mid-sized organisations to help them increase efficiencies and growth through the more effective use of CRM technology.

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