Setting Yourself and Your Team Up for Success in ERP Implementation

In this final lesson, Jennifer Nicholson discusses setting up for success in ERP implementations. She emphasizes the importance of defining measurable success criteria before going live to avoid subjective opinions on project success. The lesson outlines steps to ensure success, including seeking advice from experienced professionals, staying aware of potential project pitfalls, and building trust with key team members. Despite the challenges, the lesson encourages embracing the process for personal and professional growth. The session concludes with a reminder of the satisfaction that comes from a well-executed ERP implementation.

Why is it crucial to have measurable criteria for ERP project success?

• To make the project more expensive

• To avoid subjective opinions and potential failure

• To ensure the project takes longer to complete

• To ensure everyone is happy with the new system

What is a more specific success statement for an ERP implementation?

• We converted to the new ERP system.

• We converted to the new ERP system with no significant business disruption.

• We converted to the new ERP system and everyone liked it.

• We converted to the new ERP system with some minor issues.

What should you do if you feel intimidated by the complexity of an ERP project?

• Be paralyzed with fear

• Respect the complexity and use it as motivation

• Ignore the feeling and proceed as usual

• Give up on the project

Who should you rely on for guidance during an ERP implementation?

• Only your immediate team

• Experienced individuals and trusted partners

• Random people from the internet

• No one, rely solely on your instincts

What is the paradox faced during an ERP implementation?

• Having too much time but no guidance

• Having too many resources but no time

• Having too much experience but no resources

• Having no training but being expected to succeed