they're written on. How many times can we read bland clichés like “if you don't plan ahead, your project will fail?” Of course, we all recognize the importance of strategic planning. But how do we really determine a successful project approach from an unsuccessful one? With this edition of SAPtips, we're delighted to present a brilliant article on SAP® Project Management that digs deep into SAP and goes well beyond the standard pretty-sounding advice. Why does this article work? We think it's because the author, Tomas Fertig, has worked his way up from hands-on SAP consultant to Practice Manager. Tomas has tasted project successes and failures firsthand, and his passion for SAP keeps him on top of the latest technologies. This twenty-page guide is filled with sharp insights on the best ways to approach SAP projects and the missteps to avoid. Tomas covers everything from the importance of business model definition to the need for a thoughtful approach to cultural change ...