New System Owner: Polaris

Challenge
Taking over an existing IPW system can feel like being handed a folder structure with no explanation: What is the system actually being used for right now? Where are the bottlenecks, inconsistencies, or missing standards? And what should be optimized or developed further? Without a clear overall view, it is easy to lose both momentum and confidence in your role as system owner.

The program requires that you have logged in, explored the system, and have administrator rights. You should also know which areas we should focus on most.

Solution
New System Owner: Polaris brings together a review of your system, strategic guidance, and practical learning in one structured program.

Result

• You gain a solid understanding of the system and a clear direction for its further development.
• You learn both the functionality and the thinking behind it while also cleaning up, optimizing, and finding the right areas to focus on.
• You leave as a confident system owner with a clear overview and a plan you can act on.

Program details

• Review of your system:
  An IPW Solution Specialist reviews your setup and identifies areas for optimization and further development. Based on this, we outline a clear plan for next steps.
  
• 2-hour online guidance session:
  We review your current setup from a technical and strategic perspective, define focus areas, and prepare you for the Polaris 1:  BasicBuilder course.
• Polaris 1: BasicBuilder participation:
  Here, you get a thorough introduction to the core elements of IPW Polaris, so you are well-equipped for your role as system owner.

• 2 x 3-hour online sessions: 
  Typically focused on:

  • Access: Review and optimization of user administration, including users, user groups, and profiles. Focus on best practices, current functionality, and what’s possible in the system, based on your needs.
  • Structure: Review of menu setup and options, including the IPW Polaris menu and secondary menus.
  • Content:  Focused on your use and needs. Walkthrough of how to create and use IPW documents and files. Use of content templates and SOP layout. If relevant, additional focus on features such as standards, external links, glossary, and more.
  • CommuniCation: Review of current use. Presentation of alternative features and methods for optimizing communication. If relevant, setup or adjustment of notifications, tasks, and/or lists and overviews.

Because the program is tailored to your system and your needs, the content may vary.