Most companies that implement HeavyBid go with the model of gathering the data necessary to set up HeavyBid and then just wait until the trainer arrives at the office before even opening up the program. There are more proactive ways that will accelerate the process of implementing HeavyBid, so it is not just a cold start on the first day of training. Almost every month, HCSS offers HeavyBid 101 virtual training. A company could, before training, select one of the estimators to take the virtual Heavybid 101 class. Then that person can be a crucial member in assisting the estimating team in making critical decisions in the setup process.  The investment of time and money (it is a very reasonable fee) for a HeavyBid 101 session would be returned many times over.

I will discuss other ways in future blogs but I can honestly say, with 13 years of training experience, that the conventional model of waiting for the trainer to arrive is one of the least effective ways of assuring a successful implementation. Using available resources that HCSS offers, like the 101 training, can be a game changer. LINK for getting more information on the 101 training.