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Why Good Plans Go Bad
Nigel Hughes   (August 18, 2008)




Turf battles, poor oversight, misplaced objectives and vaguely defined responsibilities derail many transformation initiatives. Switching from a task management mindset to a benefit management framework can get these projects back on track.

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Consider the scenario: your organization undertakes an enterprisewide ERP initiative. The plan is meticulously defined; ROI targets and expectations are established. The project progresses smoothly, deadlines are met, milestones achieved. The implementation goes live, to kudos for the project team. Yet despite this “success,” you’re left to wonder if, in fact, any improvement has resulted.
 
You’re not alone. A majority of operational transformation initiatives fail to deliver anticipated business benefits in terms of increased productivity, enhanced service, lower cost, and reduced cycle times.
 
Businesses seeking to implement such initiatives confront a series of challenges that traditional management practices are ill-equipped to address. From an organizational perspective, misplaced priorities and objectives, turf battles, and ineffective managerial oversight can derail projects.



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