All posts by: Joe Norman

User Acceptance Testing. The simple phrase that fills consultants with apprehension, dread and heartburn medication. Late nights, high pressure, waning patience, and mostly peaceful conflict are hallmarks of this crucible of OneStream implementation. During this time, partnerships (and scope) are often tested, and in the worst case, irrevocably damaged. For this reason, any consultant worth their certifications would tell you that UAT is not for the faint of heart.   ...
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When you work in the OneStream ecosystem, you quickly learn that you can take lessons from a lot of different places. From Black Diamond Advisory’s own stance on Experts Only, to the hundreds of historical figures and events that businesses borrow from, there’s no shortage of source material for potential inspiration.  ...
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After almost 16 years working in, overseeing, founding, and advising large managed services teams, I’m confident that now is the time to think differently about managed services and the value these types of offerings provide. I’m not talking about simply building a better mousetrap, although that is certainly part of it. Instead, I’m talking about rethinking why you want to catch the mouse in the first place. In other words, what are you trying to achieve?...
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Are you struggling to get the most out of your OneStream implementation? Are you looking for a managed services partner that goes beyond just taking orders? Look no further! We have launched Summit Services - a purpose-built team of OneStream experts with deep consultative experience, designed to help businesses achieve maximum value from their OneStream implementations....
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Are you struggling to get the most out of your OneStream implementation? Are you looking for a managed services partner that goes beyond just taking orders? Look no further! We have launched Summit Services - a purpose-built team of OneStream experts with deep consultative experience, designed to help businesses achieve maximum value from their OneStream implementations....
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