An effective Portal Strategy connects the focus and purpose of the portal to the most important goals and objectives of the business, postulating value propositions for the portal that are in acute alignment with the priorities of the business. It crafts a view of the portal as a business solution, establishing direction and defining themes for the portal based on these business objectives and synthesized with portal best practices. By being explicit about the value propositions for the portal, it effectively “connects the dots” from business needs to portal themes.

LDS’ methodology and protocol for compiling a Portal Strategy comprises three sequential phases: Discovery, Synthesis, and Validation and Socialization. Using this approach, we consider the strategic business landscape, understand the strategic direction of IT, factor an early voice-of-the-user perspective, and bring "outside-in" best practices to bear.

Our focus in Portal Strategy is forward-looking — applying ideas and innovation relevant to the direction of the business and considerate of the user environment — to create a vision of the “to be” portal that is aligned, achievable, and a vision of the workplace of the future.

Value

LDS’ Portal Strategy services create immediate and enduring value that is realized throughout the lifecycle of the portal by enabling organizations to:

• Establish a clear line-of-sight between business needs and objectives and portal themes
• Ensure and enable stakeholder alignment and consensus to drive decisions and resources
• Address user needs, expectations and priorities to establish and sustain adoption
• Define a rational basis for project planning, prioritizing and funding
• Determine which portal features and functionality deliver the highest value.

Duration

8-12 weeks

Deliverables

Deliverables associated with LDS' Portal Strategy services typically include the following:

• Portal Strategy and Recommendations
• Visual Design Composites
• Portal Scope and Approach Recommendations.

Investment

Please contact John Fee, LDS VP of Business Development, for more information.