Too often, vendor selection decisions are made in a vacuum. Without consulting others in your organization, utilizing research, and tying the decision to organizational objectives, you risk having the project rejected, a costly, drawn out implementation or under-utilization of the system. This session addresses the entire selection process, and shares best practices along the way. In addition, attendees will receive templates to use in their own organizations to support the process. Attendees can plan ahead and avoid pitfalls associated with vendor selection. They will learn the step-by-step process of vendor selection, creating buy-in, presenting to executive level stakeholders, implementation and continuous marketing.