Assessing capability requirements as part of capability development offering using ADEPTS™

PROZIA's ADEPTS™ methodology is a significant consulting-led approach and is differentiated from conventional SAP training providers. It’s a high-value consulting engagement that leverages SAP Capability Assessment Framework.

Example (Case Study)

Problem statement:

“Does our organization have the internal SAP capability required to successfully deliver, operate, optimize, and sustain our SAP transformation?”

Approach:

We start by identifying the capabilities the SAP transformation program requires, measuring what already exists, and building only what is missing.

Role-based and project-based assessments are undertaken. Capability assessments are based on applied capability, not memorized knowledge.

Dimensions:

# Dimension Assessments Key Outputs
1 Business Capability Process understanding, SAP adoption, business-user competency Business capability heatmap
2 Functional Capability S/4HANA, Finance, MM, SD, EWM, MDG, etc. Module-wise competency matrix
3 Technical Capability ABAP, Fiori, BTP, Integration, Security, Data Technical skills heatmap
4 Transformation Readiness Fit-to-standard, clean core, migration, testing, cutover Transformation readiness score
5 Delivery Capability Internal team's ability to design, configure, test and deploy Consulting dependency analysis
6 Sustainment Capability Ability to operate and continuously improve SAP post-go-live Self-sufficiency index
7 Organization Change Management Assessing changes and their impact, system changes, people upskilling, SOP updates Change Management Plan

Scenario Based Assessments

Example Scenario: The organization needs Business Partner governance across multiple S/4HANA systems. Explain how you would design the data model, governance process, validations, duplicate checks, replication and error handling?

Accelerators deployed

  • Stakeholder Interviews
  • Role Mapping
  • Knowledge Assessments
  • Scenario-Based Evaluation
  • Hands-on Assessment
  • Capability Scoring
  • Gap Analysis
  • Consulting Dependency Analysis
  • Capability Development Roadmap

Timelines:

4-6 Weeks

Assessments are based on onsite/offshore hybrid model comprising of workshops, evaluations, checklists and other accelerators involving SME’s, Project manager and change managers

Deliverables:

SAP Capability Assessment Report containing the following outputs

  • Capability Scorecard
  • Role-Level Skill Matrix
  • Individual Competency Scores
  • Critical Skill Gaps
  • Project Readiness Index
  • Consulting Dependency Map
  • Training Priorities
  • Capability Development Roadmap
  • Recommended Learning Paths
  • Reassessment KPIs

Key matrices identified and delivered

SAP Capability Readiness Index™ including following parameters:

  • 1. Current Capability Readiness: 52%
  • 2. Target Capability Readiness: 85%
  • 3. High-Risk Capability Gaps: 14
  • 4. External Consulting Dependency: 72%
  • 5. Target Consulting Dependency: 35%

Recommendations:

Based on the documented findings (matrices), skill gaps, changes required, upskilling needs are identified and necessary accelerators / artifacts are suggested. An updated project plan for capability development with a phased rollout of training plans, evaluation requirements, change risks, change management plan, business continuity plans are recommended for due consideration and approval of the CIOs and transformation leaders.

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