THE “SHINY OBJECT” PROBLEM

Have you ever heard the term “shiny object syndrome?” It’s a form of distraction. When something isn’t working out the way we’d hoped, we have a tendency to want to move on to the next best thing. Some call it “grass is greener” syndrome. When it comes to IT projects, having shiny object syndrome can hurt your bottom line, and sometimes more, especially if you’re in the middle of replacing or retooling existing infrastructure. Shiny object syndrome can literally destroy your reputation with your clients. You need an expert-level analysis.

“Shiny object syndrome” affects IT projects when consultants chase after bleeding-edge technologies and frameworks without first evaluating business use or even finishing existing projects. This creates a huge technical debt, stalls progress on implementations, and scatters focus. It destroys projects and reputations when shiny object syndrome comes in the form of subcontractors promising results then skipping town the second that a higher-paid job comes along, leaving a half-working or worse, non-working project unfinished, the subcontractor never to be seen again. You need someone who is reliable and focused on results. You need a single source of accountability for your project. We provide both.

NOT A SUBCONTRACTOR

We are not subcontractors–nor do we trust our critical partnerships to a subcontractor. Our firm is located in Louisville. It’s important to choose a local consultant when working on an IT project. Because we are the single point of accountability for all of our IT projects, you never need to worry about a subcontractor packing up and leaving town in the middle of a project–we are there from start to finish and we will never leave in the middle of your project to work on someone else’s. If something goes wrong, fails or misses expectations, rest assured we will do everything we can to make it right within a reasonable time frame.

Whether you are exploring your options, obtaining quotes, or ready to start, it never hurts to get a second (or third) opinion. Contact us today and let us know what goals you would like us to help you achieve.