[Verse 1]
Before you chase that shiny new solution
Before you blame the system that you've got
Ask yourself this simple question first
Have we explored what we already bought?
Maybe it's not the platform that's the problem
Maybe it's how we set the whole thing up
Configuration might unlock what we need
Before we fill that brand new vendor's cup
[Chorus]
Check your assumptions at the door
Six questions that we can't ignore
Current system, new behavior
Requirements, integration
Vendor knowledge, training station
Think aligned before we soar
[Verse 2]
You think new software forces better habits
But when has forcing ever truly worked?
Compliance without buy-in breeds resentment
Your mandate will just leave your people irked
And those requirements that seem crystal clear
Try this test before you move ahead
Ask three stakeholders to state the same one
Will they match or fill you up with dread?
[Chorus]
Check your assumptions at the door
Six questions that we can't ignore
Current system, new behavior
Requirements, integration
Vendor knowledge, training station
Think aligned before we soar
[Bridge]
Integration looks so straightforward
Until you see your messy data files
Don't migrate the chaos that you've built
Clean house first or you'll regret for miles
Your vendor says they know your business
But do you know it well enough to share?
And training isn't just about the buttons
It's changing how you work and how you care
[Final Chorus]
Check your assumptions at the door
Six questions that we can't ignore
Explore before you blame the system
Question if new tools breed wisdom
Clarify what you're really needing
Clean your data, know your feeding
Understand before you're teaching
Think aligned before we soar
[Outro]
Before aligned systems work their magic
First align the thinking in your core