People and Processes are not
Our Formula for your Project Success 🚀: One Third Technologies +
One Third Processes +
One Third People
For a long time, it was assumed that the success of (ERP) projects depended mainly (or even exclusively) on the software solution and its functionalities and features. However, reality has shown that good software alone is not enough for a project to be successful 🚀 in the long term - it is much more important to consider people, processes and technology. What does this mean for your project preparation? And how does this insight affect your budget allocation and request for information (RFI) documentation?
Software alone does not guarantee Project Success - it is the Combination of three Factors that counts
Choosing the right software is a very important step - no question about it! But even the best and most expensive software in the world cannot modernize your operational processes. Nor does it have an impact on the mindset of your team or ensures a more customer-oriented attitude.
Your project success depends on the combination of confident and competent employees, efficient and innovative business processes that are tailored to the customer and feature-rich software.
Allocate the Budget differently and restructure Information Requests
Assuming that the success of your next ERP project does not only depend on the software, you will realize that you need to spend your budget differently and also structure your Request for Information (RFI) completely differently. However, in many companies today, requests and offers still focus heavily on functionalities and technological features. How do you approach this better - in other words, what aspects need to be considered during project preparation if you include all three factors mentioned?
Your Formula for Success: Consider People, Processes and Technologies equally
Success Factor 1: Technologies
Of course, technology is a key factor. Does the software fulfill all your current requirements? Don’t just focus on the “here and now.” In which direction do you want to develop your company? Are there solid future prospects regarding innovation and long-term continuity?
Success Factor 2: Processes
Often underestimated, but in many cases extremely important for your customers: implementing the right processes can set you apart from your competitors. So what do you need to do to bring your company’s processes up to date? How can your company become more transparent, agile and customer-oriented?
Success Factor 3: People
People are also a very important success factor, but this factor is neglected in many projects, which is why you should always keep its importance in mind. For example, ask yourself the following questions. What impact will your project have on your employees? How can you motivate them to have a positive attitude towards the planned changes? What can you do to get them to contribute their best ideas? And what requirements does the software place on their skills?
Promising Approach: One Third Technologies, one Third Processes and one Third Employees
If you want to ensure your project success, you should use your energy in a targeted manner, allocate your budgets in a goal-oriented manner and redesign your information requirements. Pay the same amount of attention to all three success factors: use one third of your energy for your employees, one third for your processes and one third for the technologies - this is a promising approach for your project. 😊
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