Business leaders and technologists need a new approach to business requirements, workflows, and systems design. Whether your organization uses traditional waterfall, Agile Scrum, or a hybrid methodology, today’s Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLCs) methodologies are insufficient for driving digital transformation because they assume that the users have already conducted the necessary transformational discovery and design. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case.
Business sponsors often lack a clear understanding of what new technologies (such as Platform as a Service and AI) are capable of until they see their impact on services and process design. Similarly, technologists may not fully grasp the intricacies of business needs, leading to a passive “order-taking” approach that automates existing processes rather than reengineering and transforming them.
As Steve Jobs famously stated, “People don’t know what they want until you show it to them.” This is the essence of prescriptive design. Most IT organizations and vendors mistakenly ask the business what they want, which is an unproductive approach. Instead, we start with the platform’s power and demonstrate the art of the possible.
Accelare’s Prescriptive Design incorporates an iterative, transformational discovery and design process necessary for Digital Transformation using a well-structured, collaborative approach between the business and the technologist. Prescriptive Design demonstrates how new technologies can be used to reengineer and design new digital business models. Prescriptive Design takes a more assertive approach within the SDLC, replacing passive order-taking by demonstrating how emerging technologies enable the design of new digital business models – the results will amaze you.
“Accelares’ Prescriptive Design Engineering method has transformed how the business, IT and our technology vendors work together. This is one of the most important changes we have made not for IT but across the enterprise and with our key platform vendors.” ~ CIO of Major Insurance Company
The stakes are higher now than anytime before – IT and your software suppliers can no longer sit back and ask the business owners what they want, they will only describe what they do today. Applying new technologies to old business processes will lead to automating departments and legacy processes, which will not get to the root cause of performance issues and innovation opportunities.
Applying new technologies to transform your business model requires fundamental changes to the SDLC. Prescriptive design is a new SDLCpattern where the IT organization and your platform vendors “go first.” They prescriptively show the business the platform’s capabilities and use those new digital capabilities to design the business process. These new designs can then be implemented using structured/agile approaches for rapid implementation.
Accelare works with the CIO to develop these new capabilities and facilitate changes to the strategy process and the SDLC. The chicken and egg problem of what comes first–technology or strategy–is addressed by our Prescriptive Design Engineering process.
Choosing the right SDLC can make all the difference in achieving successful digital transformation. Here’s why Accelare stands out:
At Accelare, we specialize in guiding organizations through the complexities of digital transformation. Our deep understanding of business processes and emerging technologies ensures that your SDLC is not just updated but fundamentally reimagined to meet the demands of the digital age.
We foster a collaborative environment where IT and business leaders collaborate to identify opportunities and solve challenges. Our prescriptive design methodology ensures that technologists actively demonstrate the potential of new technologies, leading to innovative and effective business solutions.
Every organization is unique, and so are the challenges and goals. We tailor our consulting services to fit your needs, ensuring that the strategies we develop align with your business objectives and are feasible within your operational framework.
Digital transformation is an ongoing journey. We provide continuous support throughout the process, from initial planning and implementation to long-term optimization. Our goal is to ensure that your organization remains agile and resilient in the face of ongoing digital disruption.
We leverage cutting-edge tools and technologies to enhance your operational capabilities. Our expertise helps you utilize these tools to drive efficiency, productivity, and innovation within your SDLC.
“Accelare’s Prescriptive Design Engineering method has transformed how the business, IT, and our technology vendors work together. This is one of the most important changes we have made not for IT but across the enterprise and with our key platform vendors.”
~ CIO of Major Insurance Company
By partnering with Accelare, you gain access to a wealth of knowledge and experience to help your organization thrive in the digital era.
Are you ready to revolutionize your SDLC and drive your digital transformation to success? Partner with Accelare to transform your people, processes, and technology. Our expert team is here to provide the support and insights you need for sustainable growth and innovation.
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