Don t keep project status information secret or attempt to hide problem issues. No news is not necessarily good news when it comes to corporate activities. Perfect projects rarely exist. You will gain respect by facing difficult issues rather than concealing them. Do provide continued project updates following the kickoff.
People are much more positive and understanding when they are informed.
By sharing issues with management, you avoid surprises and may be fortunate enough to receive an unexpected solution. When problems are discovered you need to get pre-approval of contingency plans. Training Never underestimate the planning required to develop an effective training program. Weak training programs are a major cause of troubled implementations. Next to having a system that works, a well-trained user group is the most essential component in a successful WMS implementation.