Spreadsheets are useful until growth makes them risky. Version conflicts, manual reporting, and hidden delays become operational drag.
Migration path that works
- Map one high-friction workflow end to end.
- Define required data fields and ownership.
- Replace manual handoffs with workflow automation.
- Add dashboards for weekly operational decisions.
- Expand to adjacent processes in phases.
Change management tips
- Keep process steps familiar for frontline users.
- Train by role with real scenarios.
- Measure adoption, not just system logins.
Connected operations are built through practical sequencing, not a single big-bang rollout.