Overview
CRM Fundamentals is a critical and comprehensive resource for executives and project leaders tasked with managing customer relationship management (CRM) initiatives. It provides an introduction to CRM and how it delivers value to organizations, and describes the process to build and execute a CRM roadmap successfully - including identifying goals, lining up the right people, planning projects, choosing software packages and consultants, managing the initial CRM implementation, and maintaining and evolving the program over time. Written by senior CRM consultants, CRM Fundamentals includes plenty of detailed, useful advice to help you get the most value from your CRM investments and to avoid common pitfalls associated with CRM. What you'll learn * The real issues surrounding implementation of CRM * Processes, procedures and planning to make it work and on time * An agile approach to creating a working CRM system * Software and hardware suggestions for all levels of CRM implementation Based on years of implementing CRM systems, the authors know the keys to success, the issues that can create problems and the steps needed to ensure the success of the project. Who this book is for This book is perfect for executives interested in launching a new CRM program or managing and evolving an existing one. CRM Fundamentals will also benefit project managers leading CRM system selection or implementation projects. Table of Contents * Introduction * Components of CRM Success * Building a CRM Roadmap * Evaluating Software and Consultants * Planning the Initial CRM Implementation * Executing the Initial CRM Implementation * Maintaining and Evolving CRM
Full Product Details
Author: Scott Kostojohn ,
Brian Paulen ,
Mathew Johnson
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint: APress
Edition: 1st ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.474kg
ISBN: 9781430235903
ISBN 10: 143023590
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 13 October 2011
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Scott Kostojohn acts as sales director and CRM architect for Madrona Solutions Group, a leading Seattle-based customer relations management consulting firm. Scott leverages his significant experience with various CRM platforms to support Madrona s clients during complex implementations. Prior to joining Madrona, Scott worked for Microsoft in a variety of roles, including product strategy with the Microsoft Dynamics CRM product development team. Previously, he was a CRM consultant at Equarius (now EMC), helping clients around the country implement CRM software solutions. Scott holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University.
