Knowing what you need and knowing what you have is not always a given in every organisation.
The very first questions that the management may ask themselves are:
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Do we have correct, accurate information to make the right business decisions?
Ensure your data is reliable and accessible so decisions are based on facts, not assumptions.
2
What are the objectives or the desired outcomes?
Clarify what success looks like – whether it’s efficiency, growth, compliance, or customer satisfaction.
3
What are the pain points?
Identify the inefficiencies, or challenges that need to be addressed
4
What is the business strategy?’
Understand how any new system aligns with your overall goals and long-term direction.