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System Success Quiz

Your company is spending a large amount of money on a new IT system with the goal of reaching a defined business initiative. Your IT people will do an outstanding job and produce or install a flawless system. But will it be used? And when it is used, will it be used successfully?

Various studies reveal that less than 10% of new systems get used as intended.

What are the odds of your new system being a success? Will you be getting the performance that you need and expect from the system users?

Answer the questions below and learn if the odds are in your favor, or if success is a long shot!

1. TEAM SUPPORT
You, and other key players, have been through the development and/or implementation of a major IT system in the past. You are aware of the potential pitfalls.

Yes No

2. BUDGET MANAGEMENT
You have budgeted adequately for the training, performance, and information needs associated with the system (usually 10 - 30% of the cost of the system) and established a realistic timeline for accomplishing your initiative.

Yes No

3. COMMUNICATING YOUR PURPOSE
All members of the project team are clear about the business initiative being addressed by this new system.

Yes No

4. STAKEHOLDERS
A key stakeholder in your company "owns" this business initiative and will drive it toward success.

Yes No

5. CHANGE READINESS
Your organization is comfortable with change and prepared for the breadth of change that will occur.

Yes No

6. MAINTENANCE PLAN
There is a plan for meeting user needs before, during, and after the implementation.

Yes No

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