Problem Vs Requirement – The Top Budget Killer!

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Problem Vs Requirement – do you know the difference?

When you visit a doctor, he asks for symptoms of your problem. He then writes a prescription to solve your problem.

Note that he does not ask about your needs or requirements. Note the difference between Problem Vs Requirement.

Enterprise Solution (ERP/CRM) consultants should be no different. First, they should assess the symptoms and root cause of the problems. Then, with the help of a given ERP/CRM product, propose a solution to address the given problems.

But, often, they ask the Business stakeholders – “What are your requirements?”

  • What are the requirements of the Sales Order entry process?
  • What are the requirements for the Accounts Payable invoice approval?
  • What are the requirements of the input fields?
  • Which buttons do you like us to be available on the screen/form/program?

Sounds familiar?
Then, they go on a pursuit of customising the packaged solution to meet the requirements. The standard response on querying about heavy customisations is: “These are customer requirements!”

Due to this lousy approach, the project cost skyrockets—the delivery time and stress increase manifold. It is the top budget killer!

As a sponsor, consider whether consultants are ‘analysing problems’ or ‘asking for requirements’. If you spot the latter, then stop it immediately at every cost!

Problem Vs Requirement
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