CobbleStone Software's Proven CLM Implementation Methodology

At CobbleStone Software, we truly believe that successful contract lifecycle management (CLM) software isn't just about cutting-edge features—it's about seamlessly integrating those features into your unique business operations. With 30 years of experience, we've honed an implementation methodology that puts your needs first, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and highly effective transition to CobbleStone Contract Insight^®.

An Agile Approach to Implementation

We understand that every business is distinct, especially when it comes to contract management system implementation. That's why our methodology is built on both flexibility and collaboration. We primarily use an agile project methodology, providing a detailed implementation plan with estimated dates that are always coordinated directly with your team. This allows for adaptability and ensures we can adjust to your preferred methodologies if it makes mutual sense for your CLM implementation project.

Our philosophy is rooted in simplicity and value. This isn't just a tagline; it translates into a phased implementation approach designed for:

• Scalability: Grow with your business needs without disruptive overhauls.
• Ease of Implementation: A straightforward process minimizing complexity for your contract software deployment.
• Rapid Deployment: Get your contract management solution up and running quickly to realize immediate benefits.

This phased approach means you can gradually evolve your information systems without needing a complete rip-and-replace or complex business process re-engineering.

Successful Contract Management Software Implementation

Many of our clients have successfully replaced existing legacy systems with CobbleStone Contract Insight, and you'll benefit directly from that experience. This means that replacing your current system can be done efficiently and effectively. Our "winning formula" for your success is a powerful combination: CobbleStone's proven CLM Implementation Methodology, meticulous project coordination, deep enterprise system expertise, and leading education and training methods—all packaged to get you up and running with CobbleStone.

This methodology comes with some powerful advantages for your contract management system setup:

• It ensures strong management involvement, governance, and oversight.
• We maintain controlled project costs and schedules, delivering solutions on time and within budget.
• You'll benefit from a high degree of project visibility and documentation.
• We provide a scalable, expandable, and extendable system architecture that supports your future growth.
• It gives us a solid basis to identify, monitor, manage, and control risks to ensure your success.

Your Dedicated Team for CLM Software Implementation

We believe in providing a comprehensive team of experts to ensure your success, from initial evaluation to post-deployment support for your contract software implementation. You'll have dedicated resources, including:

• An Account Manager who serves as your primary point of contact, guiding you from evaluation through onboarding and staying with you for ongoing post-implementation support. They're there for check-ins, feature demos, and any contractual needs.
• An Implementation Specialist who provides hands-on guidance for system setup and configuration.
• A Project Coordinator ensuring the seamless execution of your detailed implementation plan.
• A Training Specialist dedicated to empowering your users to master the system quickly.
• Integration Specialists (if integration services are purchased) to facilitate seamless connections with your existing systems.
• Data Migration Specialists (if data migration services are purchased) to ensure a smooth and accurate transfer of your critical data.

Importantly, our implementation services are almost always provided in-house by our team of 10-20 full-time implementation professionals. This ensures consistent quality and deep expertise.

Fast Access, Lasting Support: Post-Implementation and Beyond

For our SaaS clients, you can typically gain access to your CobbleStone Contract Insight® application within 15 days of contract execution. Our typical overall CLM implementation timeline usually falls between 60 and 120 days, though this can vary based on your specific configuration requirements and client resource availability.

Once you're live, your Account Manager remains your dedicated contact for ongoing support, regular check-ins, and showcasing new features. We also offer a wealth of complimentary post-implementation resources to help you continue optimizing your use of the system. These include our comprehensive User Manual/Wiki, CobbleStone University for free online training videos, free monthly online group training webinars, the CobbleStone Contract Management Masterclass, our immersive Roadshow events, and quarterly optimization sessions where you can work one-on-one with an implementation resource.

We're deeply committed to user adoption, encouraging quick engagement with the system to help your team become proficient and confident as soon as possible. And of course, we highly value your feedback, using it to continuously enhance our product roadmap and service delivery.

At CobbleStone Software, our implementation methodology isn't just a process; it's a true partnership. We're dedicated to getting you up and running swiftly and successfully, empowering your organization with a robust, scalable, and intuitive contract lifecycle management solution that drives efficiency and success for years to come.

Ready to experience a successful CLM implementation? Contact CobbleStone Software today for a personalized demo!

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