Yes

No

Maybe

1.

Have you developed a strategic plan for the acquisition, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the new technology?

2.

Have you selected the type of application you need to achieve your enterprise objectives?

3.

Have you reviewed vendors whose products fit your objectives?

4.

Are you reviewing your acquisition plan with a cross-functional team composed of business, functional and infrastructure members?

5.

Is a single individual accountable for oversight and system results?

6.

Have performance metrics been set to measure actual results against planned achievements?

7.

Is the project team knowledgeable in applications implementation?

8.

Is there resistance/acceptance among stakeholders?

9.

Will the system change the workflow among departments or divisions?

10.

Will there be a need for change management during the process?

11.

Do you have a plan to manage schedules and budgets throughout the implementation process?

12.

Are you prepared to troubleshoot problems that may disrupt the workplace environment?

13.

Do you have a plan for the care and feeding of the new system once it goes live?

14.

Have you considered the advantages of outside consulting services to help you throughout the enterprise applications implementation process?