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System Selection
System selection includes defining clear, functional requirements, assessing the market for viable solutions, coordinating vendor demonstrations, evaluating functional fit against strategic objectives, and ultimately selecting the ideal system.
While system selection is not widely considered the most challenging phase, our experience shows that poor decisions during this stage often create significant difficulties later in the implementation journey.
Challenges and Recommended Remediations
1. Misalignment Between Goals and Vendor Capabilities
Organizations often struggle when vendor capabilities fail to meet their strategic vision, leading to compromised outcomes and unrealized potential.
2. Unclear or Incomplete Functional Requirements
Ambiguity in project requirements creates significant risk, leading to poor vendor selection and implementation challenges down the road.
3. Budget Constraints and Mismanagement
Financial limitations often restrict options, forcing organizations to prioritize short-term needs over long-term functionality.
System selection is more than a decision—it’s an opportunity to shape implementation success and future outcomes. By addressing these common challenges with strategic remediation approaches, organizations can ensure their system selection process becomes the cornerstone of sustainable transformation.
