— Step Two

Get Ready: Strategy

Think through your strategic goals for technology upgrades. The most successful technology upgrades align to companies’ pain points and have clear KPIs.

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Common actions in Get Ready: Strategy are below; jump to Knowledge Bank for examples of how companies advance them.

Assess Current Operations & Team Culture

Set Strategic Goals & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Identify Good-Fit Technologies for Your Goals

Identify Key Tasks/Processes Needing Technology Enhancement

Understand Return on Investment

Develop a Technology Phasing Plan

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