Are internal consultants and external consultants in SAP implementation projects difficult or successful?

SAP Internal and external consultants for the implementation of the project , Mutual embarrassment or mutual achievement ？

stay SAP Implement the project , It is normal for Party A's internal consultants to work with Party B's external consultants . During the implementation of the project , Between Party A's internal consultants and Party B's external consultants , It is inevitable that there will be some disagreements . Internal and external consultants , All for fun SAP My colleagues .SAP The relationship between peers , Very subtle . Since ancient times, China has had “ scholars scorn each other ” That is to say , and SAP Peers have different perceptions based on different experiences , There may also be “SAP Consultants are light ” The situation of . After all, everyone is playing tall SAP consulting , The starting point is not low , The educational level and professional level are also very high , It is also normal that we are not easily convinced of each other .

Different SAP Project implementation mode , The relationship between internal and external consultants is also different .SAP Between internal and external consultants, there is a SAP Implementation of the project , They may become comrades in arms who appreciate each other , It may also become an old friend who will never be contacted after the project ends . 

1, Led by external consultants SAP Implement the project . Although many enterprises have internal consultants , however SAP When the project is implemented , The internal consultant adopts the attitude of shaking hands with the shopkeeper . In this case , The project team composed of external consultants leads the whole implementation process . Internal consultants during project implementation , Or not at all , Or it is auxiliary , In business blueprint or scheme design , Just participate in the discussion but not play a decisive role . This is the situation that the author often encounters , The detached attitude of the internal consultants , Can give external consultants full play and display space , Maintain a harmonious working relationship between internal and external consultants . Yes, of course , In this implementation project , The task of external consultants is relatively heavy , Pressure and responsibility are heavy , Take full responsibility for the success of the project implementation . In this mode , There is no deep intersection between internal and external consultants , There is no conflict , May become good friends .

2, Led by internal consultants SAP Implement the project . Some multinational enterprises have their own strong internal advisory teams , They play a leading role in the project of promoting global templates for overseas factories . Determination of project implementation scope and implementation cycle , The definition of business process , Design of core scheme , All of them are led and completed by the internal consulting team of the headquarters . The external implementation consultant team is in a supporting position , They just follow the established project plan , Complete the tasks assigned by the internal consultant . In this mode , Internal consultants have absolute authority , No challenge, no doubt . External consultants are also relaxed , Don't make decisions , Don't worry too much , Just finish your work on time . In this mode , There is a deep intersection between internal and external consultants , But there will be no conflict , They see each other as being able to help each other , Friends who may continue to cooperate in the future .

3, Inside and outside SAP The most difficult relationship between consultants is between them 1 and 2 The project implementation mode . Although external consultants lead the project implementation , But internal consultants are deeply involved , Everything has to be cut in , When meeting to discuss a plan or process , Always looking at external consultants is not pleasing to the eye , I think the external consultants are fooling around , So there are always different opinions . Internal consultants do this , In fact, it is normal . After all, he represents Party A , It is necessary to find out the risks in the process of project implementation in time , Safeguard the interests of the affiliated enterprises , At the same time, it is also necessary to reflect personal value, personal ability and personal specialty in the process of project implementation . Meet an internal consultant who is like a shit stirring stick , External consultants are also suffering , Quarrels are inevitable , The idea of trying to kill someone with a brick may also recur in your mind , Of course, in this case, many times external consultants may need to accept the opinions of internal consultants .SAP During the implementation of the project , The scheme cannot be finalized due to the deep involvement or difficulties of internal consultants , As a result, the tasks of external consultants have increased , It is common for external consultants to work overtime . Yes, of course , Internal consultants toss or embarrass external consultants , It may also be an improvement and promotion for external consultants . Due to the need to balance the internal consultants , External consultants need to spend more time and energy to design better technical solutions , Or you need to do in-depth research on multiple options , Find out the advantages and disadvantages of each scheme . Although these processes are somewhat tangled and painful , But there is no doubt that the professional skills of external consultants will be improved . For those who like to be a shit stirring stick SAP Internal consultants are naturally not well liked , Although they are colleagues, they will only stay away , After finishing the project, I will never contact again . 

SAP During the implementation of the project , Are internal consultants and external consultants mutually successful or difficult ？ This is a matter of different opinions . Mutual embarrassment does not necessarily mean mutual success , The process of mutual achievement may be the process of mutual embarrassment . Internal consultants and external consultants on the same project , We must understand that we are in the same boat , The work objectives are actually the same ： Make sure SAP The implementation project was successfully launched , Online success ！ As long as it is for the same purpose , The so-called disagreement , The so-called conflict and toss , It's all normal , Are floating clouds .

Written in 2022-6-23.