- •Idea generation
- •Idea Screening
- •The pass to developing successful new products
- •Investment requirements, competition analysis and project uncertainty. Some organizations consider this to be the first stage of the nppd process (I.E., Stage 0).
- •Idea generation,
- •If the person who knows your technology leaves, what will you do? a technology plan can save you by providing documentation of existing systems as well as future plans.
If the person who knows your technology leaves, what will you do? a technology plan can save you by providing documentation of existing systems as well as future plans.
Technology planning is a process. TechSoup has broken it down into seven phases.
Establish leadership and support.
Setting up a technology team and ensuring management and staff buy-in will allow you to get started with the whole organization behind you. See the article "Establish Leadership and Support" in either the Management or Staff version for more information.
Assess your resources.
The first step in planning is to assess your existing technology. What do you have in place? How well is it working? See the article "Assess Resources" for more information.
Define your needs.
Why do you need technology? What will new technology help you do that you can't do already? Defining your needs will enable you to choose the most efficient solutions. See the article "Define Your Needs" for more information.
Explore solutions.
The next step is to research existing technology options and decide on ones that meet your needs at a minimum cost. See the article "Explore Solutions" for more information.
Write the plan.
Your written plan should document your resources, needs and solutions, as well as your budget. SeeWrite the Plan" for more information.
Get funding.
You can now use your technology plan as key element in seeking technology funding. See TechSoup's Funding section for more information.
Implement the plan.
Setting a timeline, assigning responsibilities and evaluating your progress will make your plan a reality. See the article "Implementing Your Technology Plan" for more information.
If this seems like a lot to handle, remember that most nonprofits will want to seek help with one or more aspects of the technology planning process. See the article "Do I Need Help?" to think through whether you have the expertise to do the plan on your own. See the article "Getting Help with Your Technology Plan" for information on how to find a technical assistance provider, consultant or volunteer to help you.
Don't despair! Help is available. Technology planning is no simple matter, but it is a rich, powerful process. In the long term, it can reduce your headaches tenfold, and lead you to use technology to further your mission in ways you never dreamed of.
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