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CRM (customer relationship management) implementation is the process of deploying CRM software for the
company to track and manage its communication with current and potential customers. Businesses go for
CRM implementation to get higher sales, more leads and increased customer satisfaction.
A successful CRM implementation process is one of the hardest tasks that modern businesses face.
Finding and implementing a CRM which provides people in the organization with the information they need
at the right time is difficult. The challenges in CRM implementation are considerable and most organizations
don’t start the process with enough planning.
So, what makes a successful CRM implementation?
The bad news is that the challenges in CRM implementation are many, you need to get a lot right and each
organization is different.
The good news is that there are tried and tested principles and CRM implementation best practices which, if
followed, should help you side-step any catastrophic problems. And that we've covered them in this
comprehensive guide to CRM implementation! Now, let's move onto the CRM planning process and make
your implementation a success.
CRM IMPLEMENTATION (Phases, Process &
Tools)
In this slide we’ll look at the five major phases of a CRM implementation, and the processes and tools that
can be used within those phases to ensure that CRM projects deliver what is expected of them. Depending on
the scope of the project some of these phases, processes and tools may not be required.
Develop the CRM strategy
Build the CRM project foundations
Specify needs and select partner
Implement the project
Evaluate performance
CRM Project Design and Planning Process
Phase 1: Develop the CRM
strategy
Situation analysis
Customers or segments
Market offerings
Channels
Commence CRM education
Develop the CRM vision
Set priorities
Establish goals and objectives
Identify people, process and technology requirements
Develop the business case
Customer Strategy Cube
Customer Interaction Map
Strategic Goals For CRM
Phase 2: Build CRM project foundations
Identify stakeholders
Establish governance structures
Identify change management needs
Organizational culture
Identify project management needs
Identify critical success factors
Develop a risk management plan
Technology Acceptance Model
Governance Structure
The Competing Values model of organizational
culture
Phase 3: Needs specification and partner
selection
Project Outcomes
Business Outcomes