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Do you have a plan to procure enterprise software?
Sellers have more experience in selling than the individual Buyer buying a fit-for-purpose product. Sellers have a well-defined structure, methodology and process for selling. On the other hand, buyers often have a vague desire or a problem. Suppose the Buyer does not...
How to avoid buying unsuitable enterprise software?
Enterprise software (ERP/CRM) implementations are complex and costly. As significant money is involved, software vendors' and partners' focus remains on selling the software and implementation services to you. Sometimes their entire focus is to maximise sales...
Learning to be comfortable in the discomfort of breaking the norm!
We are puppets of our habits. Unknowingly, our comfort is embedded in our everyday routines. Any disruption of our norm makes us uncomfortable. For example, I like to be very busy. If the workload decreases, I quickly get uncomfortable. So to get back to the norm, I...
How to deal with a non-responsive implementation partner?
In the last post, we covered the importance of reference checks before signing the dotted lines. But, what in case you are stuck with a non-responsive implementation partner? Your company has already signed up and implementing enterprise software. However, the vendor...
Protect your business from empty promises of the salespeople
Enterprise software implementations are extensive, complex and costly. As there is a lot of money involved, vendors do not always do the right thing. It is pervasive to see: The Salespeople promise the world, and the Delivery team struggles to deliver.The software...
Can the Project Objective change during the project?
Here is a question for you: Can the Project Objective change during the project? Before we address this question, we must cover some basics. The Project Objective answers the fundamental question: Why are we executing the project? What is the purpose of the project?...
One thing that the Project Sponsor should never forget!
Project Sponsors are busy individuals. They have their day job, leadership responsibilities and Project governance duties. As a Project Sponsor, you may have to make decisions with minimal information. Further, you ensure that the Project team is empowered and well...
Is your project progressing towards the set goal or drifting aimlessly?
How do you know if the project you are sponsoring is progressing towards the set goal or drifting aimlessly? Consider you are sponsoring an ERP upgrade project. The project team suggested ten additional requests (gaps) during the execution. The team also proposed to...
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