The mistake and its cure
| Mistake | Cure |
|---|---|
| Buying the system first | Write the problem and the steps on one page before choosing any tool |
| Everything at once | One process, make it work, then the next |
| Digitizing the mess | Simplify the process first and remove needless steps |
| Ignoring the users | Involve the people who do the work daily in design and testing |
| Two systems forever | An announced date when the old file stops |
| No measurement | Two simple indicators recorded before and after |
Quieter mistakes that still cost you
- Relying on one person who understands the system, with no notes and no backup person.
- Forgetting the old data until launch day.
- Choosing a tool that does not let your data out easily.
- An interface that is uncomfortable in Arabic, so the team returns to paper.
- Skipping permissions and backups because 'time is short'.
The shared cause
Most of these mistakes come from one root: treating digital transformation as a technical project delivered once, when it is a change in the way of working that needs continuous trying and adjusting. The company that succeeds is not the one with the biggest system, but the one that learns from every small process it converts and fixes things quickly.