03.
Design and Configuration
The design and configuration phase includes selecting the system implementer, defining technical requirements and scope, designing the system architecture, and configuring and testing to confirm functionality.
Selecting a system implementor
Defining technical requirements and designing the system
Configuring and testing to confirm functionality
Success in design and configuration heavily depends on quality inputs from the system selection and process definition phases. Similarly, data conversion and testing phases require quality outputs from design and configuration to avoid costly rework and delays. The integration and collaboration of a technical system implementer with a business integrator is paramount to the successful design and configuration.
Challenges and Recommended Remediations
1. Insufficient Stakeholder Engagement and Understaffed Project Teams
Limited involvement from key business and technical stakeholders results in missed insights, unaddressed business needs, and misaligned priorities.
2. Lack of Prioritization and Slow Decision-Making
Failing to distinguish must-have requirements from future development opportunities causes unnecessary delays and loss of project focus.
3. Unclear or Incomplete Technical Requirements
Failing to capture detailed technical and functional requirements leads to misaligned designs, rework, and implementation delays.
Successfully navigating the design and configuration phase is critical to achieving system implementation goals and avoiding costly delays. By addressing these common challenges with strategic remediation approaches, organizations can create a strong foundation for long-term success and system adoption.
