How to Buy the
Right Software

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Chapter 10: Get Started Now

This is the non-summary summary to the guide. You don’t need a few paragraphs on what we’ve covered, you need an action plan. Or, if you skipped all the details, you still need an action plan. Here is the plan to get you going in your hunt for a software solution that solves your business needs.

IDENTIFY YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS

FIND A SCALABLE SOLUTION

DEPLOY THE SOLUTION

  • Get participation from all teams significantly involved as users
  • Determine your deployment approach
  • Educate users

ENSURE ADOPTION AND SUCCESS

CREATE A PRACTICE OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

  • Ensure the project endures beyond any individuals on the team by documenting where you are, what has been accomplished, and future plans

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