Change Management: The Secret Sauce to ERP and HCM Success
March 24, 2022
Change management is one of the most important - yet overlooked - aspects of a successful ERP, HCM, or digital transformation initiative. This guide provides the things you need to know as you address the human components of your overall program.
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Agile is a significant buzzword in the digital transformation space. Software developers are using agile as a means of developing better software, and even software implementation teams are employing agile to deploy technology faster. Change management teams are also incorporating agile concepts into their strategies and approaches. However, while agile is appealing to organizations, it is not always the best approach for change management initiatives. Therefore, today I want to discuss the pros and cons of agile. I will begin by explaining what agile is and whether it is suitable for your change initiative.
When embarking on a digital transformation, we oftentimes focus on project management, which is a really important part of the process. However, project management is quite different from program management: effective program management is the key to success for a successful digital transformation. So, what exactly is the difference between program and project management?
Organizations going through digital transformations typically focus on project management first: how do we get the right manager, ensure the right plan, and allocate resources? However, it is important not to miss out on the bigger picture of an overall program. Program management becomes even more critical in these cases.
So, what I want to do today is talk about the difference between project management and program management. I will unpack these differences so that you can define a digital strategy that encompasses both, ensuring your success in your digital transformation journey
Agile software deployments are becoming very popular in the digital transformation space. They are meant to be a significant improvement over traditional waterfall deployments. But what exactly is the difference between agile and waterfall, and more importantly, how do you determine which path is right for you? That's what I want to talk about here today.
During any sort of project or change initiative, digital transformations face a number of risks. There are some common patterns and threads that lead to failure, as well as some that lead to success. Therefore, today, I want to discuss the top 10 points of failure or causes of failure that you need to avoid before you embark on a digital transformation journey.
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