In this episode of HRIS Careers podcast, we interview Bonnie Tinder, the visionary Founder and CEO of Raven Intelligence, a peer-review platform designed to provide transparency in selecting implementation partners through unbiased peer reviews.. Bonnie is also recognized as a Top 100 Influencer in HR Technology.
There was a slight delay in the recording software so it sounds like Troy is talking over Bonnie in a few places. Our apologies, we were not able to detect it during the recording.
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You Must Do This Before Choosing an Implementation Partner With Bonnie Tinder of Raven Intelligence
Highlights
- Raven Intelligence's Mission: Providing transparency in selecting implementation partners through unbiased peer reviews.
- Key Takeaways:
- Success in implementations often comes down to selecting the right partner and ensuring projects have executive sponsorship, budget, and proper planning.
- Big consulting brands don’t guarantee success; boutique firms often outperform them.
- Implementation projects thrive or fail based on team consistency and expertise.
Bonnie also shares the symbolism behind the Raven, a highly intelligent bird known for seeing the big picture and learning from past experiences—traits mirrored in Raven Intelligence’s approach to helping organizations navigate software implementations.
Timestamps
0:00 - Welcome
0:45 - Meet Bonnie Tinder
3:57 - The Raven Intelligence Story
8:05 - Patterns in Successful Implementations (Success vs. Failure in Implementations)
13:11 - The Role of People in Project Outcomes
18:07 - Challenges in Building Raven Intelligence
24:25 - The Lightning Round
31:44 - How to Use Raven Intelligence
Resources
Bonnie Tinder Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnietinder
RavenIntel.com https://ravenintel.com/
Top 100 HR Tech Influencers https://hrexecutive.com/2024-top-100-hr-tech-influencers/
Bradley Rice Salesforce Episode https://hriscareers.com/blog/bradley-rice