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4 Reasons Why Software Selections Fail From 2014 Webinar Series: Aldridge Executive Briefings
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4 Reasons Why software selections fail The biggest triggers for failed software selection are ignorance and incorrect assumptions. These triggers manifest themselves in four major ways.
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1. Needs Analysis Failure Not taking the time to do a needs analysis is the #1 issue: decision-makers get excited and jump the gun getting features you need are great, but new software can’t leave other functionality behind Resolution: Perform a thorough needs analysis; take a needs inventory
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2. Underestimating the scope of the problem #1 risk factor for failed software selections cost of software + cost and commitment of time, resources, and energy lack of understanding by decision-makers don’t stray from your core competency as an executive; get help Resolution: Business leaders, not technicians, should lead the process. Be educated on cost and commitment.
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3. Making assumptions that just aren’t true Ignorance leads to assumptions: it has all the features we need it will work right out of the box it’s only software, it’s not that big of a deal I can just hand it off to IT Resolution: Leading implementation involves business, management, and leadership outside core competency of an IT department.
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4. Cultural issues & failure to involve key stakeholders and influencers a huge problem that can’t be solved with software must get employees on board at the beginning and keep them there be sure to fully explain why, what, and how Resolution: Enroll employees by explaining why you’re making the change and how it will help them.
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This is an excerpt from our 10/9 webinar: “I think we’re outgrowing Quickbooks!...(or any other system in your business” For more, the recording can be found at www.aldridge.com/webinars 2014 Webinar Series: Aldridge Executive Briefings
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