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Starting the Adoption Process
I just joined a new company and the organization is at an interesting position. They started the conversion into Microsoft 365 with OneDrive and Exchange Online, but stopped the process due to lack o...
Hi Shaun,
The methods and models used can vary between organizations, but what I've used across several organizations at different stages of adoption is to create an M365 virtual team. Build it as a formal organizational goal with executive sponsorship and a dedicated team that spans business units. While IT would likely own the technology, the business units are the impacted revenue generators for the company and would ultimately be the primary focus-source for success/challenges. Creating that virtual team (v-team) that brings in 'champions/representatives' from each business unit build that all-up investment.
From there, define the governance for both the program (M365) and its sub-projects (i.e. Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, One Drive for Business, etc.) and build the communication plans that align with the product implementation/integration road maps.
From my experience. adoption success is greatly increased when there's an investment from the consumers (the employees) and sense of ownership for the business units.
Getting the stakeholders identified and a RACI established sooner, rather than later, will greatly help.
Regards,
-MR
The methods and models used can vary between organizations, but what I've used across several organizations at different stages of adoption is to create an M365 virtual team. Build it as a formal organizational goal with executive sponsorship and a dedicated team that spans business units. While IT would likely own the technology, the business units are the impacted revenue generators for the company and would ultimately be the primary focus-source for success/challenges. Creating that virtual team (v-team) that brings in 'champions/representatives' from each business unit build that all-up investment.
From there, define the governance for both the program (M365) and its sub-projects (i.e. Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, One Drive for Business, etc.) and build the communication plans that align with the product implementation/integration road maps.
From my experience. adoption success is greatly increased when there's an investment from the consumers (the employees) and sense of ownership for the business units.
Getting the stakeholders identified and a RACI established sooner, rather than later, will greatly help.
Regards,
-MR