Nobody ever got fired for choosing a "BIG 5" Consulting firm!
I have been around long enough to remember when the saying was, "Nobody ever got fired for choosing IBM."
In our industry, custom software development, nothing is more true than to outsource a “large project” to one of the big boys.
Smaller consulting firms such as Konverge run into this dilemma time and time again. We get invited to bid on large projects as the “go between” consulting firm that might help in negotiation with the big 5. It is rare that the smaller consulting firms actually get the multi-million dollar projects simply because of the "fear of failure". The consensus is that if you do fail, you can’t be blamed by choosing one of the big 5.
Here is some question to ask yourself the next time you are sourcing a software consulting firm:
Q: Do the “Big 5” firms have better Business Analysts?
A: NOPE. The International BA community is currently working diligently on standardizing Requirements Documentation through what is known as the BABOK
Q: Do the “Big 5” firms have better People?
A: NOPE. Maybe higher paid people, but the knowledge base and brainpower is in abundance here at Konverge and other small firms.
Q: Do the "Big 5" firms have more people?
A: Sure they do, so what?? It is your burn rate? If you want something done quickly it's never an issue.
Q: Do the “Big 5” Firm have better Process?
A: NOPE. Maybe more rigid, but we all utilize best practice methodologies such as RUP, JUD and AGILE methodologies. Small firms actually have the ability to bend, adopt and be more flexible to each individual project.
Q: Do the “Big 5” Firms fail less?
A: Have a look at the below “Software Hall of Shame” Picture. Who do you think failed on these projects?
If the name of the game is to innovate & grow your business. Give a small consulting firm such as Konverge a shot. We won’t tell you what to do, but I guarantee that we will work with you to achieve your business goals.
To Better Success,
Cheers,
In our industry, custom software development, nothing is more true than to outsource a “large project” to one of the big boys.
Smaller consulting firms such as Konverge run into this dilemma time and time again. We get invited to bid on large projects as the “go between” consulting firm that might help in negotiation with the big 5. It is rare that the smaller consulting firms actually get the multi-million dollar projects simply because of the "fear of failure". The consensus is that if you do fail, you can’t be blamed by choosing one of the big 5.
Here is some question to ask yourself the next time you are sourcing a software consulting firm:
Q: Do the “Big 5” firms have better Business Analysts?
A: NOPE. The International BA community is currently working diligently on standardizing Requirements Documentation through what is known as the BABOK
Q: Do the “Big 5” firms have better People?
A: NOPE. Maybe higher paid people, but the knowledge base and brainpower is in abundance here at Konverge and other small firms.
Q: Do the "Big 5" firms have more people?
A: Sure they do, so what?? It is your burn rate? If you want something done quickly it's never an issue.
Q: Do the “Big 5” Firm have better Process?
A: NOPE. Maybe more rigid, but we all utilize best practice methodologies such as RUP, JUD and AGILE methodologies. Small firms actually have the ability to bend, adopt and be more flexible to each individual project.
Q: Do the “Big 5” Firms fail less?
A: Have a look at the below “Software Hall of Shame” Picture. Who do you think failed on these projects?
If the name of the game is to innovate & grow your business. Give a small consulting firm such as Konverge a shot. We won’t tell you what to do, but I guarantee that we will work with you to achieve your business goals.
To Better Success,
Cheers,
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