Category: Change Management

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Learn More About Change Management Mistakes that Undermine ERP Implementation

ERP failure rates are notoriously high. According to Gartner, over 75% fail. McKinsey is slightly more generous, estimating that around 70% of ERP implementations end in failure. Why do ERP projects fail so often? The short answer is, it’s because they’re hard. Though the truth is more complicated than that: ERP initiatives fail for all…
Top Reasons Microsoft Dynamics Upgrades Fail

Learn More About Top Reasons Microsoft Dynamics Upgrades Fail

There are many Dynamics 365 upgrade issues that can cause a migration to fail. Unruly, inaccurate datasets. A lack of internal knowledge or the technical skills needed to realize the promise of the new system. Migrating old, complex customizations. The list goes on. However, most Microsoft Dynamics issues can be avoided with proper planning and…
Increase User Adoption with NetSuite Knowledge Base

Learn More About Increase User Adoption with NetSuite Knowledge Base

Lack of user adoption is regularly acknowledged as a cause of failed ERP implementations. It is understandable that an ERP system which is new to most users and has significant functionality can be overwhelming and confusing. To address user acceptance and increase user participation, training is a great first step. Users leave training empowered and…
Business Solution Implementation: Tactical vs. Strategic Value

Learn More About Business Solution Implementation: Tactical vs. Strategic Value

How often do you have time to sit back and reflect on your core values? How about making sure your building your competitive edge strategically? Maybe once a year at your annual meeting, which might take you off-site, you give yourself and your leadership team the physical space and time to reflect and to connect.…
Why Dynamics 365 Implementations Go Over on Service Hours

Learn More About The 3 Problems That Lead to Late, Over-budget Implementations

After working with Microsoft Dynamics AX/Dynamics 365 for Finance for the last decade as an end-user, implementer, consultant, and in sales. During that time I have participated in many of the following conversations: Dynamics implementations go over budget Add X months to your timeline for a realistic expectation Expect Change Orders in your Implementation Here…
Dynamics 365 CE schedule upgrade soon

Learn More About The CRM Maintenance Light Just Went “On” For Your Sales Engine

You take your car in for regular oil changes and scheduled maintenance every 15,000 miles. Your CRM requires a similar check every year to make sure it too is firing on all cylinders. Last month Microsoft not only announced its commitment to a twice-yearly online upgrade schedule for Dynamics 365 CE (Customer Engagement), but also…