Implementing company-wide change, especially with large teams, can be a daunting task that should be approached with thought and method. It's also common for forward-thinking companies to encounter resistance to change.
Getting your team to use a new Maintenance Management Software can be tricky because you ask them to adapt to recent changes. However, there are some strategies you can use to turn technical skeptics into avid users of the software. Here are five ways to implement the management software:
The first step in adopting the software involves the management team. If senior and middle managers are early adopters, they will likely become change ambassadors. It's effective if the ambassadors are non-IT professionals who can demonstrate the software's benefits in non-technical jargon. To facilitate buy-in, managers should be involved in the software selection process and ensure that existing workflows can be modified to fit the new system.
It's possible that the current software or structure wastes time by requiring employees to gather information from various tools and channels. You can explain that the new project management software will recover lost time and prevent tasks from slipping through the cracks. You can also demonstrate that the new software will help your team work smarter, not harder. The company can also tout that increased efficiency can lead to larger performance-based bonuses.
Once you move on to the training stage, the focus should be on visually demonstrating the software's ease of use and associated benefits. When the company takes team members for initial training, there should be a clear idea of how the company will correctly use the tools. Establish the company's workflows and handle cases with management input.
Even though many staff members receive training, those less technically adept may find it intimidating to tackle the new software. To address this, the company can start team members with small tasks within the software, such as creating a profile or participating in conversations.
It's common for issues to arise during the implementation stage, and you want your team to let you know about them. You can run an internal staff survey monthly to capture suggestions and create a positive feedback loop.
Cryotos support team can be your go-to team for technical hand-holding and user buy-in. We make sure to reach out to the users and support their journey of learning to use Cryotos software till they are confident of the application.