Failure 1: Technology-First Thinking Starting with tools instead of business outcomes Solution: Always begin with problem definition
Failure 2: Boiling the Ocean Trying to transform everything at once Solution: Focus on highest-impact pilots first
Failure 3: Ignoring Culture Underestimating human resistance Solution: Include change management from day one
Failure 4: Fuzzy Metrics Not defining clear success criteria Solution: Establish baseline and target metrics upfront
Failure 5: Vendor Dependence Over-relying on single solutions Solution: Build vendor-agnostic strategies