Navigating CRM Adoption: A Slow and Steady Approach
In the world of CRM, taking it slow can lead to faster and more successful results. It’s crucial to understand the problems organizations face, given that 40 to 70% of CRM projects fail. Spending 12 to 18 months on a solution that doesn’t work is a significant failure. Many organizations turn to CRM to improve processes, streamline information, and better respond to customers.
Beyond the statistics, the real cost of failure is the time wasted. In a competitive environment, spending over a year on a failed solution can be harmful. At Azamba, we’ve learned valuable lessons from 500+ implementations over the past two decades by focusing on adoption.
The Crawl, Walk, Run Philosophy
Our method, backed by a 100% Money-Back Guarantee, follows the “Crawl, Walk, Run” philosophy. This means starting simple, with a small scope and budget, to achieve quick wins and a fast return on investment. Begin with a small setup, gather feedback, and involve the team. Encourage a culture of improvement by collecting suggestions, knowing that initial answers might not be perfect.
To overcome slow adoption, make the software easy to use. A user-friendly environment helps even skeptics adapt quickly. Regularly ask for feedback and show commitment to implementing valuable suggestions.
Beyond Implementation: A Long-Term Perspective
The journey doesn’t stop once CRM is set up. CRM is an ongoing process, not a one-time project. Modern CRMs like Microsoft Dynamics 365 can evolve quickly, starting simple and eventually transforming entire business processes. With the rise of AI, features like chat GPT and Copilot will bring new efficiencies to CRM.
Philosophy in Action
Start simple and keep improving. This approach isn’t just a theory; it’s practiced. This gradual method leads to significant progress over time, maximizing your return on investment with CRM.
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Peter Wolf is the president and founder of Azamba. He has spent the last 20 years focused on helping small and medium-sized businesses become more profitable through effective and efficient usage of CRM.
His passion is blending the promise of CRM with the realities of business needs to create successful outcomes.