A successful PLM deployment invariably induces the need to assess the Cultural Readiness. Whether fear of job loss, labor relations issues, or even rivalries in the executive management team for PLM ownership, the human dynamics of a PLM project are critical. As part of the LCS™ Cultural Readiness Assessment with respect to security, we observe the following:
Companies should have a “pre assessment” of the attitude of personnel prior to introducing chance, to identify trouble spots, and report those back to management;
During the deployment of PLM products, someone from the LCS™ team should monitor personnel acceptance to assure there is true resource integration. This includes, but is not limited to:
a) Identify and handling a hostile work environment
b) Working with management to diffuse “potential” or “realistic” trouble spots;
c) Interacting with unions to educate them in the new process and address their concerns’
At the conclusion of the major components of a LCS™ implementation, prepare a final “cultural readiness and acceptance”, report;
Additionally LCS™ may provide:
Assistance with specific “trouble” employees interfering particularly with a phase of a PLM deployment;
Screening personnel to match PLM needs;
Assisting with government interaction with your company as a result of changes;
Lastly, LCS™ follows the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recommendations for security, in particular the "Risk Management Guide for Information Technology Systems" and "Guide for Developing Security Plans for Federal Information Systems". These assessments coupled with a thorough treatment of identity management including dynamic groups and roles provide the framework for security management.
The demand on a security director will only increase as PLM and other enterprise information management tools extend deeper into your organization. Use our technology and legal consultants to advise and engage in those tough security decisions and actions.
