Protect Yourself from Vaporware and Horror Stories
Here’s the truth: you should never be asked to “trust the process” without seeing results. There is a lot riding on implentation of new software. Waiting for the big reveal could be waiting for the disaster
See Work In Progress
You have the right to see the system as it’s being built.
Ask your development team for incremental delivery—small, working pieces of the system that you can touch, test, and adjust early and often. This protects your investment and ensures the final product reflects your real-world needs.
There are many factors that go into choosing the right direction to go with for your software project and the teams it will affect. Especially when it comes to implementing new software. The good thing about the situation is that most of your concerns are human. Communication, a very human thing is number one on the list. I can’t stress enough about communicating everything the second you see it. If you don’t like it now it doesn’t mean that you will like it later. Communicate with the teams and people that will be affected by the changes. Those stake holders could be the air in the project or the deflator. Your team will ultimatey be the key to the successful implentation of new software..
5 Keys to Successful Adoption and Implementation
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Start with the Truth
Your spreadsheets contain the truth about your business. Use them as the foundation. The first version of your new system should reflect that truth—same numbers, same logic—so your team can trust it from day one. -
Involve the Right People
The spreadsheet creators and trusted end users know why things are done the way they are. Their insight is critical. Involving them early builds buy-in and momentum. -
Deploy Test Versions Early
Don’t wait until the end to see the system. Early test versions allow your team to interact with real data and workflows, making it easier to spot issues and course-correct. -
Stage Your Rollout
You don’t need to flip the switch all at once. A phased deployment lets you start realizing ROI sooner and gather feedback from real usage—not just theory. -
Prioritize Feedback and Fixes
Encourage your team to speak up. If something doesn’t work, don’t let them quietly revert to spreadsheets. The system is being built for them—make sure it evolves with their input.
This is not an exhaustive list of steps you can take to improve chances of success however, it is a great place to start. You can look at it and build upon them to fully flesh out your strategy. Another big key is even having a strategy or strategic ideas about how you plan to succeed with the implementation.
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