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Prioritizing Departments

Choose which departments to roll out first based on impact, readiness, and dependencies.

#At a glance

DetailValue
AudienceImplementation owner, sponsors
Estimated timeHalf a day
Portal areas usedPlanning
AI usedNone (strategy)

#Purpose

Sequence departments so early rollouts deliver visible value and set up later ones.

#Business outcome

A defensible rollout order that maximizes early value and manages dependencies.

#Implementation checklist

1

Score each department by pain severity and readiness

2

Note dependencies (e.g., CRM before deep sales reporting)

3

Sequence for early, visible wins

4

Confirm the order with leadership

#Dependencies

  • Pain points and priorities captured

#Risks

Watch for these

  • Sequencing by politics over impact
  • Ignoring dependencies between departments

#Success criteria

Done looks like

  • Departments are scored and sequenced
  • Dependencies are respected
  • Leadership approves the order

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