the do's and dont's of buying technology solutions

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LOGO The Do’s and Dont’s of Buying Technology Solutions http://ashraf- osman.com Ashraf Osman Business effectiveness coach

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Commoditization trap is causing havoc in Technology market. How does this affect your buying decisions ? This is a lecture that I will conduct under the auspices of Saudi Computer Society. the date is not set yet, I will post it in due time, however read the highlights of the workshop and feel free to ask me to add any topic.

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The Do’s and Dont’s of Buying Technology

Solutions

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Ashraf OsmanBusiness effectiveness coach

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Workshop highlights

• Evolution of business in history.• Falling into the commodity trap.• What is different about technology solutions ?• Is your vendor selling you outcomes?• You can’t cross a chasm in two small jumps.• Define the chasm and plan the leap.• Managing change in your organization, Insist on a

transition plan!• Be ready to pay for outcomes, not items.• Do you have any metrics in place? • When was the last time you conducted an ROI?

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