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CRM implementation success hinges on changing user habits, not just tech

Implementing new technology, such as a customer relationship management (CRM) system, is often technically straightforward, but the real challenge lies in changing user behavior and ingrained habits. Tal Frankfurt, founder of Cloud for Good, observes that organizations frequently fail to adapt their workflows to new platforms, leading to stalled digital transformations. He emphasizes that addressing user fears around trust and control, and demonstrating specific, measurable value for individual roles, are crucial for successful adoption, citing historical examples like Blockbuster and Kodak as cautionary tales of resistance to change. AI

IMPACT Successful technology adoption, including AI tools, depends on addressing user behavior and ingrained habits, not just the technology itself.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece by an industry executive discussing common challenges in technology adoption.

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CRM implementation success hinges on changing user habits, not just tech

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Tal Frankfurt, Forbes Councils Member ·

    ​Change Management: Inevitable But Tangible

    Few have figured out how to make change tangible, how to show every person in the organization what is different and why it matters to their day.