Investing in a powerful software solution is an extraordinary value addition to your organization. However, the effort is wasted if it is not implemented effectively. To help ensure a smooth and successful implementation process, consider these best practices.
Assess Potential Risks
Owing to technological change, organizational change and project complexity, certain risks related to software and people are inherently involved in a major implementation project. Stemming from operational complexity, lack of user experience, lack of role clarity and a wide range of other issues, these significant risk factors are the hallmarks of many major software implementations. This is why, it is vitally important to identify and classify all potential risks that could hinder the process before actual execution of the implementation project and then to take the necessary steps to mitigate or manage those risks.
Key considerations include:
Identify and classify risks by listing all potential risks that could hinder implementation and classifying them into categories such as schedule, budget, operational or technical risks.
Identify risk-mitigation actions by listing all actions necessary to avoid the potential risks listed. Be proactive by implementing the measures you listed as necessary for avoiding potential risks.
The implementation team is more likely to help ensure that the entire project goes smoothly and successfully by identifying, classifying and managing all potential risks through analysis.
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