Outcome-Based Engagements
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Outcome-Based Engagements

Traditional Time & Material (T&M) contracts often lead to unpredictable costs and a focus on hours worked rather than results achieved. Idea Harbor champions outcome-based contracts, where payment is tied to actual business value, aligning interests and fostering true partnerships. This model eliminates budget surprises and emphasizes accountability and transparency, ensuring both parties are invested in achieving specific goals. By prioritizing business value over billable hours, Idea Harbor is paving the way for a future in consulting that emphasizes value and shared success.

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Guided By Business Value
What You Get Alexander Kalinovsky What You Get Alexander Kalinovsky

Guided By Business Value

In the fast-paced business environment, Information Technology (IT) wants to be seen as a crucial driver of organizational success, yet it often remains perceived as a cost center focused on technology implementation and operation. The fall 2023 issue of the DevOps Enterprise Journal illustrates that IT programs are frequently measured using non-business value metrics. While we at Idea Harbor advocate for DORA-style metrics, business value is the key driver for our engagements.

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Passion is essential; Dogma need not apply
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Passion is essential; Dogma need not apply

At Idea Harbor, we are passionate about our craft, but not dogmatic about its applications. We have opinions about tools and processes, but we have the experience to help you make whatever tools you have already selected work and accelerate their value. While we believe in agile (notice the lack of capital letters) ways of working, we can help you make your version work for you and not you for it.

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The Importance of Metrics in Delivery
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The Importance of Metrics in Delivery

In the fast-paced world of IT, the need to measure delivery has always been a challenge. Without a straightforward way to gauge performance, organizations resort to ineffective metrics, leading to skewed results and misinformed decisions. At Idea Harbor, we are committed to providing valuable insights and tangible evidence to support your progress.

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