Why Phase Zero is Non-Negotiable for Transformation Success

So what is Phase Zero anyway?

A Phase Zero is the foundational work that happens before you commit millions of dollars and thousands of work-hours to a full-scale transformation.

Phase Zero is a systematic analysis of your ERP in line with the alignment organisation’s vision and operating model (ways of working)

It is a systematic process of discovery, analysis, and planning designed to answer the most critical questions and mitigate the most significant risks before they can derail your Digital Transformation program.

Phase Zero is to Digital Transformation, as a Business Plan is to Entrepreneurship.

.. Or a Business Continuity Plan is to Disaster Response.

.. Or Exploratory Drilling is to Mining.

... Or a Credit Check is to Personal Lending.

... Or a Structural Integrity check is to buying Real Estate.

PUT SIMPLY..

It's getting your bearings, facts and strategies straight before committing funds.

Digital Transformation is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the organization. It is commonly accompanied by significant disruption to business operations, uncertainty and overall change

• Many describe this as a heart and lung transplant without anaesthesia!

• Digital Transformation needs to be treated with care, caution and the right attention.

Why do we undertake a Phase 0 in digital transformation:

• Increase the confidence in Transformation (i.e.) walk in with eyes open.

• Understand the overall risks and eliminate or mitigate as needed.

• Know where you stand, know where you need to go.

• Know where your landmines and opportunities are.

• Make an informed choice