Transforming Salesforce implementations in Higher Ed Post author By admin Post date 1 March 2024 Categories In Implementation Richard Clark, VP EMEA Alliances & Success Elements.cloud LinkedIn On a clear(ish) day in London, for once without rain, the Elements.cloud EMEA team were invited to join the first of four yearly events, organized by the Higher Education Salesforce User Group. Hosted at the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE) in central London, the group…
Why technical debt is killing Salesforce agility Post author By admin Post date 19 January 2024 Categories In Business Analysis, Technical Debt Managing technical debt in Salesforce is critical to maintaining its agility. In a recent McKinsey survey, CIOs reported that 10 to 20 percent of the technology budget dedicated to new products is diverted to resolving issues related to tech debt. More troubling still, CIOs estimated that tech debt amounts to 20 to 40 percent of…
Permissions Explorer: a game-changer in Salesforce Permissions management Post author By admin Post date 8 December 2023 Categories In Product Updates, Technical Debt The Elements.cloud Permissions Explorer is a suite of three powerful tools that are essential for understanding, optimizing, and reporting on Salesforce permissions with speed and precision. What is Permissions Explorer? Managing user permissions effectively in a Salesforce Org is a cornerstone of operational success and compliance. The Elements.cloud Permissions Explorer marks a significant advancement in…
Unlocking the potential of user stories for success in Salesforce Post author By admin Post date 1 December 2023 Categories In Business Analysis What are user stories? In this article, we’ll be delving into Salesforce user stories. A User Story is a structured statement that outlines the work you need to complete, to meet the overall business requirement: “as a [role], I want to [action], so that I can [outcome].” A User Story articulates what an end user…
ElementsGPT delivers Actionable Intelligence Post author By admin Post date 24 November 2023 Categories In AI/GPT, Business Analysis, Change Intelligence AI stands for Actionable Intelligence AI is having a profound impact on the whole Salesforce implementation lifecycle. It offers the opportunity to dramatically increase the speed, whilst at the same time improving the quality of implementations. Arguably the greatest impact is in the planning phases where a huge amount of documentation is created. This is…
How Elements.cloud can help you become a Salesforce pioneer Post author By admin Post date 3 November 2023 Categories In Career, Change Intelligence This article explores the intersection of the Elements.cloud’s Change Intelligence platform and IBM’s “State of Salesforce” report- a study that serves as the benchmark for Salesforce success. Together, we can offer a compelling roadmap for any organization aiming to elevate its Salesforce projects.
Top 10 Mistakes in Salesforce Org Management (And How to Avoid Them) Post author By admin Post date 27 October 2023 Categories In Business Analysis, Metadata management In this blog, we’ll uncover the top 10 mistakes many users make in Salesforce org management and, more importantly, provide you with actionable insights on how to sidestep these pitfalls. Remember, good Salesforce org management contributes to a Centre of Excellence (CoE): best practices, innovation and informed decision-making.
Understanding Salesforce Metadata: A guide for non-techies Post author By admin Post date 20 October 2023 Categories In Metadata management Metadata is the key that drives the customization, functionality, and efficiency of your Salesforce org. Understanding the importance of Salesforce metadata is crucial to unlocking the full potential of the platform, ensuring that you maintain best practices and consistently deliver results that align with your organization’s goals.
Strategies to reduce Tech Debt Post author By admin Post date 26 April 2023 Categories In Architecture, Impact Analysis, Technical Debt Written by Ian Gotts Wikipedia: a concept in software development that reflects the implied cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy (limited) solution now instead of using a better approach that would take longer. As with monetary debt, if technical debt is not repaid, it can accumulate ‘interest’, making it harder to implement…
