Just recently, I had a project close on a rather negative note. This project was designed in the beginning, and for the sake of speed there were a bunch of extra tasks and materials added on at the last minute without being properly designed or researched. The end result was a lot of headaches during setup, additional time that was unaccounted for, and a frustrating experience for everyone involved.
This experience, although aggravating, has proven to me once again the value of a good design. Many times I have walked in to a business owner's office to find them asking for a quote on the spot for a "new network." Let's put it this way, if a technology company is able to drop a quote on your desk the second you tell them you need a new server, new network, new computers... etc. Then chances are you are about to experience frustration and headaches like I described above.
My process is simple in nature, but very effective. When I stick to it, failures almost never occur. Assess the current state of the client's existing technology along with evaluating their current needs. Design a full, turn key technology solution that suits their needs. Explain the design and detail out what the client's expectations should be. Finally, deliver the solution. All changes or modifications of the project should be documented and approved.
I will not being skewing from this process again any time soon.
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