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Investigative Report: Enterprise Application Guest Worker Fraud in America
Investigative Report: Enterprise Application Guest Worker Fraud in America

Investigative Report: Enterprise Application Guest Worker Fraud in America

By Bill Wood|June 18th, 2012|

My last post on why Guest Worker IT Firms Crash Then Burn When Investigating Visa Fraud provided some background on guest worker fraud that has been investigated. The whistle-blowing activity of a Jack Palmer about Infosys created much of the spark to light this match. However, Infosys should not be considered an isolated incident. As Jack Palmer’s case demonstrates, consultants who are tired of the fraud have options. His conviction and dedication indicates that you must be willing to stand up [...]

Being an Expert Witness in an SAP System Integrator or Consultant Fraud Trial
Being an Expert Witness in an SAP System Integrator or Consultant Fraud Trial

Being an Expert Witness in an SAP System Integrator or Consultant Fraud Trial

By Bill Wood|May 29th, 2012|

Those who have followed this site for any period of time are probably aware that one of my passions is to see the whole business application space “cleaned up.” A recent group of comments and private messages I have received about consultants who knowingly commit fraud really got me aggravated. I've actually received e-mails through my site from these “freshers” who would brag about having their fake resume ready and they were excited about actually conning their first customer. Enou [...]

How the SAP Consulting Peter Principle Works
How the SAP Consulting Peter Principle Works

How the SAP Consulting Peter Principle Works

By Bill Wood|September 12th, 2011|

Most of us working in business for any period of time have heard of the “Peter Principle.” Dr. Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull formulated this concept in their 1968 book The Peter Principle, a humorous treatise which also introduced the "salutary science of Hierarchiology." [FN1] While the exact quote is slightly different, many interpret this as meaning that people tend to rise to their level of incompetence in organizations built on hierarchies. As an important caveat before getting into t [...]

Breakthrough Project Success: Part 4 of 4, Last Low Risk Chance for Results
Breakthrough Project Success: Part 4 of 4, Last Low Risk Chance for Results

Breakthrough Project Success: Part 4 of 4, Last Low Risk Chance for Results

By Bill Wood|January 18th, 2010|

8 steps after IT vendor selection for business and project success during the SAP, ERP, or IT blueprint. Improve your chances for success by following these steps to set expectations, support the highest quality blueprint, and weed out any individual SAP or ERP consultants who are not appropriate for your project.

Corporate and Personal Liability for Fake Consultants
Corporate and Personal Liability for Fake Consultants

Corporate and Personal Liability for Fake Consultants

By Bill Wood|November 20th, 2009|

Too many companies have not considered the potential legal liability to shareholders or other company stakeholders for having "fake" consultants involved in their company IT projects. By not conducting due diligence in screening vendor resources or having inconsistent labor practices, companies face a much larger potential for liability than they may realize. Fraudulent consultants may cause both corporate and personal liability for Directors and Executives. The company not only risks potential [...]

Screening and Interview Methods to Find the Right Consultant – Part 2
Screening and Interview Methods to Find the Right Consultant – Part 2

Screening and Interview Methods to Find the Right Consultant – Part 2

By Bill Wood|November 18th, 2009|

Previously, I wrote on the subject of finding the right SAP consultant and how you can avoid getting ripped off. That previous article, Screening Methods to Find the Right SAP Consultant, has been widely read and well accepted. Companies are tired of being ripped off with the lack of results or ROI from their large IT systems implementations. At the foundation of SAP or any IT consulting is communication: clear, concise, easy-to-understand communication. If your SAP candidate cannot speak clear [...]