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Adhering to best prac ces for your implementa on will help you ensure success. Here are
some cri cal HCM implementa on best prac ces to consider when implemen ng a new
solu on.
Don't try to recreate what you have. Inves gate best prac ces and know that different
solu ons have different ways of reaching the end results you want.
• Bad data in is bad data period. Use the data conversion as an opportunity to cleanse and
verify the data in your current solu ons before popula ng your new solu on.
• Build in a con ngency fund to ensure you have the budget to deliver that dashboard no
one told you about that suddenly has become a need-to-have.
• Provide documenta on of your current prac ces and of your desired state to your
vendor.
• Documented processes, flowcharts and BPO's work great for this! By keeping checklists
of all the required tasks, you can stay on top of everything.
• Have one point of contact and clearly define responsibili es
and deadlines of all those involved in the implementa on.
It's also important to select the right approach for your
organiza on, all at once or in phases.
• For the project plan, iden fy mes when you will need your
resources and ensure they are freed up to focus on the
implementa on. If performance reviews are all due this week,
don't book HR resources to be involved in the implementa on
during that me frame.
• Set a realis c meline and assess any risks or roadblocks
that could impact the plan and/or schedule of your
implementa on. By having a well-defined and planned
so ware implementa on plan you will increase user adop on and decrease go-live
related issues.
• Project execu on is a key component to delivering projects on me and on budget.
A reliable project plan and execu on process is one of the most cri cal aspects of a
successful implementa on. A well thought out project plan should be used to manage
the expecta ons of senior execu ves/sponsors regarding the outcome, scope, and how
many resources are required on the project.
Have one point
of contact, clearly
define responsibilities
and deadlines of all
those involved in the
implementation.
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