Business pains

Software implementations not going as planned

  • Implementation took much longer than scheduled and business plans had to be put on hold.

  • Implementation delays caused costs to spiral out of control.

  • When the new software went live it did not work as expected and the business disruption was severe enough to affect revenues.

  • There were great expectations of the new software, but after going live, these expectations have been largely unfulfilled.

Unrealized cost savings & ROI

  • One reason for purchasing the new software was to cut costs, but after going live and allowing for things to settle down, costs did not decrease as expected.

  • The true ROI is far below the estimates used to justify the project, and the board are asking uncomfortable questions.

Missed opportunity

  • The new software was supposed to help the business "kick it up a notch". However, the software didn't deliver and a strategic opportunity to raise the bar on the competition was squandered.

Technical pains

Unmet vendor promises

  • During the sale, vendors misrepresented their software or made promises they did not keep. Caveat Emptor! After the purchase little can be done.

  • After going live, it is discovered the new software is a poor functional fit with the organization’s real requirements but by then it is too late to do anything about it. In extreme cases, the new software is discarded.

Software quality & support

  • During implementation, more problems and bugs were found than expected which increased business disruption when going live.

  • When you needed support after the purchase, you discovered the vendor does not provide the level of support desired.

Poor usability & lack of user buy-in

  • The user interface is poorly designed and users struggle with basic tasks. It takes too many screens and mouse clicks to get things done.

  • The new software does not perform as promised. To make matters worse, many tasks that were easily done with the old system are now more work.

  • Most users have no interest in the new software and some campaign to return to the old system. Others simply refuse to use the new system.

Personal pains

Reputation

  • The new software promised so much but delivered so little. It tarnished the reputations and careers of all involved.

Financial impact

  • New software that fails to meet expectations can mean reduced bonuses and promotion denials. In extreme cases, you can lose your job.

Loss of your time

  • Slipping schedules and business disruption after going live means working overtime and weekends, and even missing vacations.

Increased job stress

  • Unmet expectations and unhappy users who let you know how they feel in no uncertain terms increase job stress for all involved.

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