Observe the current process
Follow how staff complete the task today, including spreadsheets, messages and approvals. Identify where information is duplicated or lost. Do not assume a dashboard is the solution before understanding the work it needs to support.
Prioritise the daily actions
Give common tasks a clear route and reserve advanced settings for the people who need them. Use labels familiar to staff. An attractive interface that adds extra steps to routine work is unlikely to be adopted.
Handle errors constructively
Let users understand what went wrong and what they can do next. Validate information at the right point and avoid discarding a long form unnecessarily. Protect sensitive actions with appropriate permissions and confirmation where needed.
Pilot with real users
Test a small release with representative staff and record recurring difficulties. Use their feedback to refine the workflow before wider rollout. Include training and support ownership so the tool remains useful after the project team leaves.
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