February 09, 2008

Time needed to select a CMS

It will always take longer than hoped to select a new content management system. While an 'accelerated' approach can be taken, the reality is that somewhere between 6 and 12 months will probably be needed, from beginning to end.

To help clarify this statement, this briefing provides a breakdown of the individual steps and the amount of time needed for each. Use this to set appropriate stakeholder expectations, and to develop a realistic project plan.

Selecting a CMS: step-by-step

Activity	Duration
Redesigning the site	8 weeks
Making a business case	4 weeks
Receiving project sign-off, approval	4 weeks
Documenting CMS requirements	2 weeks
Preparing tender/RFP, getting final sign-off	4 weeks
Providing tender/RFP to vendors, obtaining written responses	3 weeks
Reviewing written responses, determining a short-list	2 weeks
Vendor demonstrations, including advance notice for vendors	3 weeks
Vendor evaluation, final decision	2 weeks
Final management sign-off	2 weeks
Contract negotiation	8 weeks
TOTAL	42 weeks

[CM Briefing 2008-01, read the full article]

Posted by jamesr on February 09, 2008 09:04 AM
Categories: Content management, James' articles

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