October 2024 – Make F.I.T. Your Purpose

Structured Documentation and Change Management

A Critical Component of SAP ERP Success

According to a report by Prosci, 70% of projects fail due to poor change management, and a study by PMI found that lack of proper documentation is one of the top reasons for project delays. In the context of SAP ERP implementations, structured documentation and effective change management are essential for ensuring project success and reducing the risks of rework and misalignment.

Consultants

Team Dynamics and Collaborative Communication

Enhancing Success in SAP ERP Implementations

According to a study by Deloitte, 73% of executives consider effective team dynamics and collaboration critical for project success, yet 39% of employees feel that their organisation does not foster a collaborative work environment. In complex projects like SAP ERP implementations, ineffective collaboration can significantly impede progress and lead to costly errors.

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Role and Responsibility Clarity

The Key to Streamlining SAP ERP Implementations

A report by the Harvard Business Review found that 75% of cross-functional teams are dysfunctional, failing at least three out of five key criteria, including alignment on roles and responsibilities. Another study by Gallup highlighted that only about 50% of employees know what is expected of them at work. In large-scale projects like SAP ERP implementations, this lack of clarity can lead to missed deadlines, duplicative work, and increased friction among team members.

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Mastering Information Management and Prioritisation

Optimizing Communication in SAP ERP Projects

According to a McKinsey study, the average employee spends 19% of their workweek searching for information and another 14% on internal communication. This means that over one-third of the time is spent on finding information or dealing with ineffective communication channels, directly impacting productivity. In large-scale SAP ERP projects involving multiple teams, poor information management can quickly lead to confusion, inefficiencies, and missed deadlines.

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Avoiding Ambiguity and Assumptions

How Clear Communication Can Transform Your ERP Implementation.

According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), 56% of all project failures are attributed to poor communication. This figure underscores the critical importance of clarity in communication, particularly in complex projects like SAP ERP implementations, where teams are diverse and project scope is vast. Miscommunication—whether due to ambiguous phrasing or unchecked assumptions—can derail timelines, expand budgets, and compromise project success.

Managers

The Make or Break of SAP Implementation

Did you know 75% of ERP implementation projects fail because of poor preparation? Yes, three out of four projects have missed deadlines, blown budgets, or failed because they didn’t get the preparation right. If we’re here reading this, we want to ensure our SAP implementation isn’t part of that unfortunate statistic. We want it to be the opposite—smooth, on time, and on budget.

Consultants

CleanCore vs. Lift and Shift

Stop Hauling Your SAP Junk Around

Ready to make the jump to S4HANA? Don’t just lift all your old SAP baggage and shift it to the new system. That’s a one-way ticket to chaos. Instead, go CleanCore: stick to standard SAP practices, cut the bloat, and focus on what drives your business forward. Here’s how the Fast Implementation Track components—Focus, Communicate, Simplify, Commit, Educate—set you up for a streamlined, successful SAP move. Stop dragging those unnecessary boxes around and get ahead of the game.

C-suite

Turn SAP into Your Winning Ticket

Why Execs Should Invest, Not Just Approve

Alright, you’re not here to “manage” an SAP implementation. You want to own it and make the executives consider it a wise investment. This blog dives into why executive buy-in isn’t just a tick-box exercise; it’s about transforming your project into a company game-changer. Learn how to focus on what matters (hint: the bottom line!), communicate in their language, and use the teach-back method to get them on board. Own the process, simplify your message, and turn this project into your career-defining win.