How do you get cloud computing stakeholders to work together for your internet service?

2 Communicate clearly and regularly

The second step is to communicate clearly and regularly with your stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. You need to establish a common language, define the scope, objectives, and deliverables of your project, and share the benefits, risks, and challenges of cloud computing. You also need to provide timely and relevant updates, feedback, and reports on the project status, progress, and issues. You can use tools like newsletters, emails, webinars, meetings, dashboards, or portals to communicate effectively with your stakeholders.

3 Align the expectations and interests

The third step is to align the expectations and interests of your stakeholders with the cloud computing model that best suits your internet service. There are three main cloud computing models: infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). Each model has different implications for the cost, control, security, performance, and scalability of your internet service. You need to understand the pros and cons of each model and how they affect your stakeholders' needs, preferences, and responsibilities.

4 Negotiate the agreements and contracts

The fourth step is to negotiate the agreements and contracts that govern your cloud computing project and relationship with your stakeholders. You need to ensure that the agreements and contracts are clear, fair, and comprehensive, covering aspects such as service level agreements (SLAs), data ownership, privacy, security, compliance, liability, dispute resolution, and termination. You also need to review and update the agreements and contracts regularly to reflect any changes or issues that may arise during the project.

5 Manage the changes and risks

The fifth step is to manage the changes and risks that may occur during your cloud computing project and affect your stakeholders. You need to anticipate and mitigate the potential changes and risks, such as technical glitches, performance issues, security breaches, regulatory changes, or stakeholder dissatisfaction. You also need to communicate and consult with your stakeholders about the changes and risks and how they impact your project. You can use tools like change management plans, risk registers, or contingency plans to manage the changes and risks effectively.

6 Evaluate the outcomes and feedback

The sixth step is to evaluate the outcomes and feedback of your cloud computing project and how they meet your stakeholders' expectations and interests. You need to measure and report on the performance, quality, and value of your internet service delivered through cloud computing. You also need to solicit and analyze the feedback and satisfaction of your stakeholders and how they perceive your project. You can use tools like surveys, interviews, reviews, or metrics to evaluate the outcomes and feedback of your project.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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