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Measuring the value of HR solutions

The best way to build broad endorsement — and gain financial approval — for new investments in HR solutions is to build a comprehensive business case that pinpoints all costs, potential benefits, and even project risks. This goes deeper than the simple calculation of ROI = net benefits/total costs, and ultimately, acts as a management tool to ensure that the project stays on course.

Learn About SQL Server Disaster Recovery from Greg Robidoux of Edgewood Solutions

Disaster recovery is a topic on the minds of many DBAs. Learn some of the basics about SQL Server disaster recovery from a leading expert in the area, Greg Robidoux of Edgewood Solutions. Greg is currently the Vice Chair for the PASS DBA Special Interest Group (SIG). In addition, he recently gave two presentations at the PASS Summit in Seattle on Change Management and Project Management for DBAs.

Appropriate Solutions Yield Amazing Results

A number of years ago, I was asked to bid on a very large training contract. I assumed, as there were lots of good consultant/trainers running around, that I was in a very competitive situation and therefore, the only thing that mattered to the customer was the price. Thus, I decided I would lower my already low asking price by 25 percent in order to make sure I would have a fighting chance to land this job. The first order of business was to go to the city where the corporate headquarters was located and meet with the corporate staff that had the authority to hire me.

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