{"id":1566,"date":"2023-05-31T13:56:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T13:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.in3-group.com\/best-practices-in-it-projects-useful-or-risky\/"},"modified":"2023-08-01T14:29:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T14:29:48","slug":"best-practices-in-it-projects-useful-or-risky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.in3-group.com\/en\/best-practices-in-it-projects-useful-or-risky\/","title":{"rendered":"Best practices in IT projects &#8211; useful or risky?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:28px;--awb-line-height:33px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;DIN Alternate Bold&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p><em><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">When it comes to process implementation, those who rely on best practices achieve optimal results. After all, they are just following the processes of the best in class. But is it really that simple? In this article we explain why this attitude can be dangerous and what a lack of process design competence might have to do with it.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1051\" alt=\"Two men are looking at a project plan.\" title=\"zwei M\u00e4nner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.in3-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/scrum-master-using-sticky-notes-standing-near-planning-board-office.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.in3-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/scrum-master-using-sticky-notes-standing-near-planning-board-office-200x140.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.in3-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/scrum-master-using-sticky-notes-standing-near-planning-board-office-400x280.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.in3-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/scrum-master-using-sticky-notes-standing-near-planning-board-office-600x420.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.in3-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/scrum-master-using-sticky-notes-standing-near-planning-board-office-800x561.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.in3-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/scrum-master-using-sticky-notes-standing-near-planning-board-office-1200x841.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.in3-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/scrum-master-using-sticky-notes-standing-near-planning-board-office.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;--awb-line-height:26px;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">When implementing new processes in IT or logistics projects, many companies rely on proven methods, techniques or strategies, so-called best practices. The main reason for this decision: There is a lot of pressure on people in charge to achieve fast results and complete projects by avoiding risks. SAP has even developed its own best practices for S\/4 HANA, which contain ready-to-use and integrated processes. But how useful are they really?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;--awb-line-height:26px;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><p style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Let\u2019s take a look at the benefits first:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;DIN Condensed Bold &quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">They can save you time and resources.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;DIN Alternate Bold&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Why reinvent the wheel when you can benefit from the experience and methods of successful companies? While spending less time on planning and implementation, you have more free resources for other projects and are able to deal with &#8220;pain points&#8221; more quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;DIN Condensed Bold &quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Best practices avoid well-known risks.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;DIN Alternate Bold&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Until transformation strategies become best practices, they must undergo proof of concept in various contexts. Therefore, they include knowledge about previous mistakes that other companies have already made. This enables those in charge to rule out pitfalls right from the start \u2013 making project failure less likely.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;DIN Condensed Bold &quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Best practices meet compliance requirements.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;DIN Alternate Bold&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>When implementing large software solutions, such as SAP S\/4 HANA or EWM, companies must adhere to numerous compliance requirements. This is where best practices serve as an orientation to avoid violations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-border-top:0;--awb-border-right:0;--awb-border-bottom:0;--awb-border-left:5px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-font-size:28px;--awb-line-height:33.3px;--awb-text-color:#000000;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;DIN Alternate Bold&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>The &#8220;Unique &amp; Differentiating Processes&#8221; determine whether the company will be successful in the future. If decision-makers uncritically rely on best practices, they can usually expect shorter project cycles and lower costs. However, their capability to innovate suffers in the long term.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;DIN Alternate Bold&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Where is the catch then?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;DIN Condensed Bold &quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">They offer little to no flexibility.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;DIN Alternate Bold&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Every company has its own unique processes and structures. How successful can a &#8220;one-size-fits-all&#8221; approach be? If decision makers adhere strictly to best practices, they deprive the company of the opportunity to build on its own individual strengths. In addition, managers often adopt strategies without considering whether they make sense in their own business context.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;DIN Condensed Bold &quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">They limit the company&#8217;s performance.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;DIN Alternate Bold&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Best practices are strategies that have made the best in class successful. When other companies adhere to them, they can catch up with their industries\u2019 standards. The downside: They will only ever be as good as the competition and that makes it impossible to outperform those best-in-class organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;DIN Condensed Bold &quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">They hold back innovation.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;DIN Alternate Bold&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Best practices are based on past experience and established methods. However, in a market environment that changes almost every minute, they quickly become outdated. As a result, companies run the risk of overlooking new trends and developments or failing to adapt to new conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;DIN Condensed Bold &quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">They may promise a false sense of security.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;DIN Alternate Bold&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Those who recklessly rely on tried-and-tested processes tend to underestimate risks to their own project progress or recognize them too late. This can lead to project managers not critically addressing potential threats and neglecting important security measures, such as thorough software testing or consistent risk management.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;DIN Condensed Bold &quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">When should you stick to best practices?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;DIN Alternate Bold&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Many project managers rely on best practices for two main reasons: cost and time pressure as well as an ever-decreasing process design competence within the companies. It\u2019s simply not clear which processes add real value and how they need to be designed so that they contribute to the company&#8217;s main goals.<\/p>\n<p>But precisely these &#8220;Unique &amp; Differentiating Processes&#8221; determine whether the company will be successful in the future. If decision-makers uncritically rely on best practices, they can usually expect shorter project cycles and lower costs. However, their capability to innovate suffers in the long term.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, there are exceptions: Standard processes, such as finance and accounting processes, are in most cases not directly involved in the company&#8217;s market positioning. In these cases, sticking to best practices can save time and resources and lead to quick results.<\/p>\n<p>In strategic, groundbreaking transformation projects that determine the companies\u2019 future, the solution must adapt perfectly to the individual, value-creating processes. IN3&#8217;s consultants and project managers know the best approach for their customers\u2019 individual needs. With the help of the Goldfield approach, they analyze the Unique &amp; Differentiating Processes even before the start, find the perfect solution together with the customer, and plan the project accordingly. 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