Ed Leafe wrote: > On Nov 6, 2007, at 8:54 AM, MB Software Solutions wrote: > > >> The big difference between your scenario and mine is that I'm not >> working with long-time customers but in fact NEW customers, and those >> folks may be of the mindset "why do I have to test this...isn't that >> your job?" >> > > I *always* show the app to the actual employees who will be using it > whenever possible. It's one thing to get the department head to sign > off on the spec, but without exception the day-to-day users find one > or more things that annoy them because they make their work harder. > > Let's say you're showing it to a couple of users, and they comment > on how the current app is a pain because it makes them do x, y and z > in order to accomplish what should be a simple task. You then modify > the app to accommodate this request, and show them the new version. > They will think that you are the greatest guy in the world, because > you listened to them and made their life easier. You now have some > 'fans' in the company who will champion your app and be glad to show > others why this new app is much better. This kind of support is > invaluable in overcoming the inevitable bumps that happen when a new > app is introduced into a busy office. > >
I whole-heartedly agree...the folks I'm asking to sign off are indeed the end-users in this case. -- Michael J. Babcock, MCP MB Software Solutions, LLC http://mbsoftwaresolutions.com http://fabmate.com "Work smarter, not harder, with MBSS custom software solutions!" _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
