"ERP Implementation: Timelines, Risks, and a Quick-Start Guide"
Andrea Jones, MBA, PMP, Speaker
Founder | Investor | Speaker | Consultant | Asker of direct questions to clarify intent and help teams execute.
What is a Reasonable ERP Implementation Timeline?
We are often asked about timelines for ERP implementations. Consider the analogy of running a marathon.
You can run (or walk!) a slow marathon - making sure you're always comfortable, possibly never breaking a sweat, and allowing yourself ample breaks along the way. This would be a very slow marathon, and the course may even close before you finish (oops!).
Or you could sprint the marathon, pushing harder than is sustainable, and wearing yourself out before you finish the race.
The third option is our choice - keep an "assertive" pace. Push just enough that you are moving intentionally at a clip a little faster than your conversant pace, but not so fast that you won't be able to finish. This is a great analogy for a good pace for an ERP implementation.
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Is your ERP System Implementation going to fail?
Is your ERP System Implementation going to fail?70% of system implementations fail due to a lack of team buy-in.I get it—you’re investing a lot in a new system, and spending more to ensure adoption may seem unnecessary.
But what if your team doesn’t use it? Or if it takes months to see results? If your system isn’t fully adopted, is your investment really worth it?
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How to Kick Off an ERP Implementation when you are starting NEXT WEEK.
How to Kick Off an ERP Implementation when you are starting NEXT WEEK!Preparing for an ERP implementation?
Here’s a quick agenda we shared with a client to help their team get ready.
They scheduled a full week of face-to-face meetings right after signing us as their ERP Project Management team.
Since it wasn’t a local project, we sent this agenda with roles, responsibilities, and next steps to make the most of their time together.
They told us later it was the most productive meeting they had to date.
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- Andrea Jones & Team
President at Optimize | Keynote Speaker at Vistage Worldwide | Forbes & Inc.com Contributor | Expert Strategy Facilitator
4 天前Insightful. A solid timeline makes all the difference in a smooth ERP rollout. Planning, alignment, and realistic expectations...that’s how you avoid headaches
NYC Master Chair & CEO Coach @ Vistage NYC | Leadership Development
4 天前Andrea Jones, MBA, PMP, Speaker Love the concept of assertive pace! Striking the right balance between speed and sustainability is crucial for success. And your approach to fostering team buy-in is essential for achieving lasting results. Really valuable information, thank you!