Accelerate Strategic Resource Planning for Core System Replacement in US State Government
A structured approach to building a strategic resource plan aligned with the critical needs of legacy modernization and core system replacement in government
- Resource Misalignment: Agencies often struggle to allocate the right mix of staff, funding, and technology at the right time, leading to project delays or budget overruns.
- Stakeholder Fragmentation: Competing priorities and unclear roles among internal and external stakeholders hinder unified decision-making and governance.
- Backfill and Staffing Gaps: Lack of planning for staff backfill and skill development creates operational strain and burnout during modernization efforts.
- Legacy System Complexity: Deeply embedded legacy systems with outdated architectures complicate integration, data migration, and replacement timelines.
- Lack of a Unified Roadmap: Agencies frequently lack a phased, actionable plan that links modernization to measurable business outcomes and public value.
Our Advice
Critical Insight
Successful core system replacement requires treating modernization as a multiyear strategic transformation – not just a technical upgrade – anchored by early resource planning, stakeholder alignment, and adaptive governance.
Impact and Result
- Establishes a repeatable planning framework that agencies can adapt for core system replacement across various government contexts.
- Enables resource alignment by integrating staffing benchmarks, budgeting tools, and capacity planning into a unified roadmap.
- Improves stakeholder engagement through a structured workshop model that builds consensus around mission, goals, and governance.
- Reduces modernization risk by identifying backfill needs, forecasting gaps, and embedding mitigation strategies early in the planning process.
- Enhances decision-making clarity by linking modernization efforts to measurable KPIs, public value outcomes, and long-term service goals.
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Guided Implementation 1: Align on Vision and Set Strategic Goals
- Call 1: Discovery and requirements gathering.
- Call 2: Discuss mission and modernization drivers.
- Call 3: Draft SMART goals for system replacement.
Guided Implementation 2: Define Governance and Map Key Stakeholders
- Call 1: Identify key stakeholders and governance roles.
- Call 2: Prioritize systems for replacement.
- Call 3: Outline impacted functional areas.
Guided Implementation 3: Identify and Prioritize Resource Needs
- Call 1: Define resource needs (staff, budget, vendors).
- Call 2: Set short-, mid-, and long-term milestones.
- Call 3: Address training, change, and continuity.
Guided Implementation 4: Finalize Roadmap and Align on Key Metrics
- Call 1: Build draft strategic resource plan.
- Call 2: Validate timeline, governance, and risk.
- Call 3: Define success metrics.