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www.kahua.com | connect@kahua.com While the construction industry is notoriously slow to adapt technology, the shift from paper and disparate systems to a program management information system (PMIS) is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity to keep projects on time and on budget. This step forward is necessary to become nimble and efficient when managing a portfolio of capital programs. Implementing a new system is never easy, and with so many moving parts of a capital program, the shift is even more challenging. The true value of a PMIS comes from the people who are using it; technology only adds to success, but the people using it hold the real power! When adopting technology, people tend to travel through "the valley of despair." Emotions range from optimism, fear, despair, determination and finally, success. Organizations implementing a new PMIS also navigate this tricky landscape. Luckily, there are some tips to help them strategically move through it.

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