Why Software Procurement and RFP Processes are SO Broken
Eric Kimberling - Digital Transformation via YouTube
Overview
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Explore the fundamental flaws in software procurement and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes in this 10-minute video that critically examines why these supposedly necessary systems are failing organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Learn about the inherent problems with traditional RFP approaches that make them ineffective tools for selecting the right software solutions and consulting partners. Discover the disconnect between what RFPs are designed to accomplish and what they actually deliver in practice, including how they often lead to poor vendor selection, misaligned expectations, and suboptimal outcomes for digital transformation projects. Gain insights into the structural issues that make RFPs a "necessary evil" in the consulting world while understanding why these processes continue to persist despite their documented shortcomings. Perfect for executives, procurement professionals, IT leaders, and anyone involved in software selection processes who wants to understand the systemic problems with current procurement methodologies and their impact on successful digital transformation initiatives.
Syllabus
Why Software Procurement and RFP Processes are SO Broken!
Taught by
Eric Kimberling - Digital Transformation