“Safegate had applied many management software solutions, but none of them were effective, including software that is heavily promoted in Vietnam today. Their software does not have a business philosophy, and they do not truly manage a business effectively with that software while still providing solutions to businesses. In the end, they decorate everything to look impressive, but it still cannot be used.
I feel that Simplamo is the best, has a philosophy, and is very simple, and that helps the team see the business thoroughly” – shared Mr. Vu Thanh Thang, Co-Founder of Safegate.
With only a few lines from him, Simplamo understood that he and Safegate had gone through a long journey filled with hope. It was a journey of trial and error, with many disappointments. When coming to Simplamo, he also began with hesitation. Simplamo understood that and gradually untied the knots through openness, simplicity, and a focus on what was most essential for the business.
1. Safegate – A journey of trial and error and the first touchpoint with Simplamo
Smart Cyber Security Joint Stock Company – Smart Cyber Security (Safegate) is a cybersecurity startup built on a solid foundation, with founders who are experienced experts in information security, Cloud, Big Data, IoT, and AI.
Safegate is a pioneering business in cybersecurity digital transformation, with a young, energetic, and ambitious team. Challenges and difficulties are unavoidable for any business. For Mr. Ngo Tuan Anh – Chairman of Safegate, the biggest challenge he faced lay in the process of GOAL EXECUTION:
- Business planning was spontaneous, without a clear basis for staying aligned with the actual situation of the business.
- There was no effective method for following execution; plans could even be forgotten after only one week.
- After the annual business plan was built, there were no people and no method to track and control it, making the annual plan difficult to complete.
- Roles and responsibilities in execution were not clearly defined; everyone worked separately and no one stood up to take responsibility.
As someone who understands technology, Mr. Tuan Anh and his team spent a great deal of time researching and using many different goal management software solutions, including well-known software such as Base, but none delivered real effectiveness. Until he happened to learn about Simplamo, he decided to implement the software after only two weeks of meetings.
Video sharing from Mr. Vu Thanh Thang – AI Department Director, Co-Founder
The Safegate team shared together on the project implementation day.
2. Simplamo – A business philosophy that breaks through barriers to goal execution
On February 22, 2023, under the guidance of Simplamo expert Nguyen Thi Nghia, the kick-off session for implementing Simplamo at Safegate took place in a lively atmosphere. The team debated together and recognized many issues within the organization.
- Accountability chart: clarifying structure, increasing proactivity and responsibility
Overlapping roles and difficulties in coordinating work were the first issues the Safegate team needed to change before moving on to 2023 business goals. Simplamo experts brought Safegate back to the most fundamental elements of a business: to create the right structure, the company needs to rely on the customer journey from arrival to departure through three basic functions: Sales & Marketing / Operations / Finance & HR.
Once the structure was agreed upon, the team discussed and identified the five most important roles for each position. Through debate came understanding. By looking back and clarifying every position on a single plane, the Safegate team realized many things they had missed during the previous period.
Simplamo expert guides Safegate on the thinking behind building an accountability chart.
- Building the 2023 annual plan – specific and achievable
What makes Simplamo valuable is that it turns complex things into simple things, and turns distant goals into something within reach. Simplamo experts worked with the Safegate team to clarify expectations using the most specific numbers. A goal must be specific, measurable, and clear enough for people to visualize what they will do; otherwise, it is only an empty statement.
With questions aimed at the right focus and by drawing out opinions from the team, Simplamo experts helped Safegate clarify the goals it wanted for 2023. Every goal gained team consensus, and everyone could visualize what their department would do immediately after the meeting ended.
“Writing goals that are concise, simple, and easy to understand is truly difficult; anyone can write at length” – shared Ms. Nghia, Simplamo expert, during the implementation session.
Video sharing from Mr. Ngo Tuan Anh – Chairman of Safegate
Mr. Ngo Tuan Anh – Chairman of Safegate – shared after the Simplamo implementation session.
After the first implementation session, the Safegate team was very impressed with Simplamo’s simple philosophy, supporting tools, and regular meeting method. They believed that what Simplamo brought would help Safegate build, track, and execute goals successfully.
Simplamo experts will continue accompanying Safegate in the coming period to bring the management philosophy closer to weekly meetings and daily work.
With the support of the Simplamo team in the next stage, Safegate hopes to manage the business effectively, remove operational challenges, and achieve its business expectations.
Video sharing from Mr. Do Hung Thuan – CTO, Founder of Safegate
Mr. Do Hung Thuan – CTO and Founder of Safegate – shared after the Simplamo implementation session.
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Simplamo – Modern scientific goal management software, uniquely combining KPI and OKR. It turns complexity in management into something simple and accessible to every employee, relieves pressure for leaders, helps businesses focus on what matters, and optimizes work performance.
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