Spot Your Champions
- Every team has its problem-solvers—the ones who love tinkering with solutions and making things work. These don’t have to be managers; in fact, some of your most valuable champions will be team members who understand the day-to-day pain points and are eager to fix them. Get them involved early! Make
Sure You Have the Right People in the Room
- Managers are great for decision-making, but they don’t always know the details of how things actually work. To design a successful migration, you need the team members who live and breathe the process every day. At the same time, be careful—too many voices can derail progress. Keep your core group small to prevent endless wishlist additions and scope creep.
Assign a Captain
- Nothing stalls a project faster than too many cooks in the kitchen. Assign a single point person to lead the migration, track progress, and ensure the team stays focused on what really matters. This keeps things on schedule and prevents endless tweaks that delay go-live.
Dodge Change Fatigue
- Change is exciting—until it isn’t. Rolling out back-to-back shifts without giving people time to adjust leads to resistance and burnout. Instead, introduce changes one at a time, ensuring each works smoothly before moving on to the next.
Know Thy Processes
- A new tool won’t magically fix a broken workflow. Before making the switch, take a deep dive into your internal processes. Make sure they’re solid and well-documented, so your migration supports the way your team actually works, rather than forcing unnecessary changes.
Foster Open Dialogue (Without the Negativity)
- Encourage your team to ask questions and raise concerns, but keep the focus positive. Once you’ve committed to the migration, it’s about problem-solving, not debating whether the change should happen at all. Negativity can derail momentum, so keep discussions solution-oriented.
Celebrate Small Wins
- Success fuels success. Every time the team experiences a win—whether it’s automating a manual task, building a smarter dashboard, or reducing reporting time—acknowledge it! Small victories build confidence and create excitement for the bigger picture.
Final Thought: Change is a Team Sport
A solution migration isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. Get the right team involved, set clear roles, and pace the transition to prevent burnout. Do it right, and you’ll not only successfully migrate—you’ll have a team that’s actually excited to use the new tool!
