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It may be tempting to return to the past and immediately start configuring SAP, hoping for quick results. However, this is a mistake that can have long-term consequences.
When it comes to implementing a new system like SAP, it is crucial to invest the necessary time and energy upfront. This means taking the time to carefully plan and strategize before diving headfirst into configuration. By doing so, you are setting yourself up for long-term success. Rushing into configuration without proper planning can lead to costly mistakes and inefficiencies down the line. Starting out slowly and investing the necessary time and energy upfront may seem counterintuitive when you are eager to see quick results. However, taking this approach can actually expedite your transformation journey in the long run. By carefully planning and strategizing, you are ensuring that you have a solid foundation in place before beginning configuration. This will help you avoid costly rework and delays later on.
If you are looking to make a change that is not just temporary but also sustainable and value-creating, you must shape your transformation program. One of the key outcomes mandated by Stage 1 of our ‘SAP S/4HANA Large-Scale Transformation Program’ is to comprehend the forces driving change and to ensure that the transformation ambition is precisely defined, accepted by executives, and clearly communicated to and understood by the various business stakeholders.
How then do we achieve this clearly defined transformation target, also known as the Business Case for Change or the Why Change?
We use the following five steps to guide the Stage 1 – Shape Program activities that result in achieving the required Stage 1 outcomes.
The following are the five steps and their main objectives (although this is not a complete list of the tasks required to accomplish the stage results):
The goal of these 5 steps is to reach the 6 mandatory Stage 1 outcomes, which make sure that solid foundations have been laid and can be built upon in the next stage of the transformation journey.
These 6 imperative results are:
And even though all of this may seem overwhelming and be viewed as unnecessary by organisations, particularly if they have already made the decision to simply replace their system, Stage 1 must be completed in order to truly transform and deliver sustainable business change that adds value. It must be done well and is not an option.
This blog was by David Lowson on July 10, 2023