A failing CRM project is silent: the tool is installed, licences paid, but reps keep their spreadsheets. The causes are nearly always the same.
The 8 mistakes
- No measurable goal
- Choosing the tool before describing the process — see custom CRM vs Salesforce / HubSpot
- A project owned by management only
- Importing dirty data
- Too many fields and stages
- Forgetting integrations — see CRM integration
- Neglecting change management
- Treating go-live as the end
CRM projects rarely fail because of the tool, but because of what was asked of it — or forgotten.
Rescue a struggling CRM
An under-used CRM can often be revived without switching — see optimising an existing CRM.
CRM project failure: FAQ
What is the main cause of failure?
Lack of adoption by sales reps, usually because the tool feels like a burden.
How do we relaunch a failed project?
Measure usage, clean data, simplify screens and automate entry before switching tools.
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