What should you do if your Enterprise Resource Planning program falls behind?
Most ERP programs fall behind due a lack of business sponsorship, inadequate scoping and planning, insufficient resource commitment, and inconsistent delivery. Here are a few strategies that can help your project stay on track:
Engage Business Sponsors Early and Often:
A healthy program will include active business leadership ahead of and throughout the program.
Sponsors should be included in monthly meetings to make key decisions, address program risks, and to positively support and engage their organizations in program activities and outcomes.
Manage Changes In Scope Effectively:
Control the scope of the project by reprioritizing tasks that have the most significant impact on the project’s success. It may be helpful to adjust timelines by rescheduling non-critical tasks to prevent further delays.
Descope items that are a lower priority and focus the team on critical path items. Monitor and adjust resources to catch up areas that are behind. Adjust interim timelines that will get the overall program back on track.
Improve Project Management Practices:
Ensure regular and effective communication between the project team and stakeholders to keep everyone aligned and informed. Schedule regular progress meetings to review the project's status, discuss challenges, and make necessary adjustments.
Actively plan and manage program activities and deliverables, paying close attention to the critical path. Identify, communicate and mitigate risks early and to the appropriate level for corrective action.
By integrating these strategies into your ERP project, you can anticipate potential delays and take proactive measures to bring your project back on schedule.
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