Unfortunately, many organizations start here at BB5. But skipping the Architect Phase and
beginning at this Select building block is equivalent to starting to build a house before it is designed, hoping everything will turn out right in the end. The Engage Phase (BB5 and BB6)
builds on the Architect Phase. Select is where all or
ganizations should increase their bargaining
power by leveraging the competitive tension that naturally occurs in this phase. Once the
contract has been awarded, the organiza
tion’s bargaining power plummets.