CRM Implementation Checklist

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Project Planning & Scope Definition

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Define project goals, scope, team roles, budget, timeline, and success metrics.

Project Name

Total Budget

Project Start Date

Project End Date (Estimated)

Project Goals & Objectives

Project Methodology (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)

Key Stakeholders

Scope Description (Inclusions & Exclusions)

Requirements Gathering & Analysis

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Document detailed business requirements, user stories, and process flows.

Describe current business processes related to sales/marketing/customer service

Which departments will be using the CRM?

Estimated number of users

What are the key features required in the CRM?

Describe any specific reporting requirements

What level of CRM customization is anticipated?

Attach any existing process documentation

CRM Selection & Vendor Evaluation

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Evaluate different CRM platforms, compare features, pricing, and vendor support.

Budget Allocation for CRM Software

Deployment Preference (Cloud vs. On-Premise)

Required Features (Select all that apply)

Key Requirements & Priorities

Vendor Comparison Spreadsheet (if available)

Preferred Vendor Support Model

Data Migration Planning

4 of 11

Plan data cleansing, transformation, and migration strategy from legacy systems.

Describe the scope of data to be migrated.

Estimated number of records to be migrated.

Data Source Type

Identify potential data quality issues (duplicates, inaccuracies, missing data).

Data Cleansing Required (Select all that apply)

Planned Start Date of Data Migration

Describe the data transformation rules (e.g., field mapping, data formatting).

Data Migration Execution

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Execute the data migration process, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

Number of Records Migrated

Data Cleansing Notes

Migration Method Used

Migration Start Date

Migration End Date

Number of Errors Encountered

Error Details & Resolution Steps

Migration Log File

CRM Configuration & Customization

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Configure CRM settings, customize fields, workflows, and dashboards.

Default Currency

Default Opportunity Stage Percentage

Default User Roles

Custom Field Descriptions (for Documentation)

Default Lead Source

Custom Logo URL

Default Dashboard Widgets

Integration with Existing Systems

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Integrate the CRM with other business systems (e.g., marketing automation, accounting).

Which systems will be integrated with the CRM?

If 'Other' was selected, please specify the systems to be integrated.

Integration Method (e.g., API, Middleware, Direct)

If 'Other' was selected for Integration Method, please specify the method.

Estimated Number of API Calls per Day (approximate)

Target Completion Date for Integration

Integration Design Document (if available)

User Training & Adoption

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Develop training materials and conduct user training to ensure adoption.

Number of Users to Train

Training Delivery Method

First Training Session Date

Training Content Outline

Key Training Modules Covered

Training Materials (e.g., guides, presentations)

Post-Training Survey Method

Testing & Quality Assurance

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Conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve bugs and ensure functionality.

Test Environment Status

Number of Test Cases Executed

Number of Test Cases Passed

Number of Test Cases Failed

Detailed Description of Failed Test Cases

Screenshot/Error Log (if applicable)

Data Validation Status

Date of Last Test Run

Go-Live & Deployment

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Plan and execute the go-live process, including data verification and user support.

Planned Go-Live Date

Scheduled Downtime Window (if applicable)

Go-Live Communication Plan Details

Deployment Environment

Number of Users Impacted

Rollback Plan Description (in case of critical issues)

Pre-Go-Live Validation Checklist (Completed)

Sign-off - Project Lead

Post-Implementation Review & Optimization

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Evaluate the CRM implementation success, gather user feedback, and optimize processes.

User Adoption Rate (%)

Summary of User Feedback

Overall Project Success (Scale of 1-5)

Areas for Improvement

Date of Review

Recommendations for Future Optimization

Reviewer Signature

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