Ep 259: Implementing Technology Effectively
Contact: matt@metashift.co.uk\nIn talent acquisition we talk a lot about what technology can do, the problems it can solve and the benefits it can bring; however, we don't talk as much about the challenges of implementing technology, particularly at the enterprise level.\nMy guest this week is the one and only Alan Whitford. Alan is an expert at managing the logistics of large scale HR and Recruiting technology implementations and some incredibly valuable insights and advice to share.\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\u2022 How to approach a major software implementation\n\u2022 How long should the planning process take and who should do it?\n\u2022 Why RFPs don't work\n\u2022 What are the most common planning mistakes\n\u2022 Managing the relationship between talent acquisition, HR and IT\n\u2022 The importance of involving users early\n\u2022 Considerations for resource allocation\n\u2022 Expecting the unexpected\n\u2022 Will the current crisis change the way recruitment technology is implemented?\nSubscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts