Adopt, Not Adapt: Why Following Proven Solutions Matters?

Do you have to reinvent the wheel every time? If you are a Functional Consultant or Business Analyst (BA) involved in Product implementation Projects involving products like, let’s say…Dynamics 365 implementation (or any packaged product like Salesforce, Pega, SAP, etc.), you must always keep this thought in mind:

“Adopt, Not Adapt!”

Your customer may have a lot of fancy requirements, but that doesn’t mean all of them are necessary. As a Consultant or BA, you need to step in here to help your stakeholders understand what’s best for them — diplomatically and backed by data.

The “Adopt, Not Adapt” concept is a business approach in which companies implement new processes, systems, or frameworks exactly as they are, without customizing them to fit existing practices. The idea is to adopt a proven solution rather than adapting or modifying it, which can dilute its effectiveness. Let’s explore why “Adopt, Not Adapt” is a valuable approach for Dynamics 365 implementations, its benefits, challenges, and when it’s the best option.

What Does “Adopt, Not Adapt” Mean?

In simple terms, “Adopt, Not Adapt” means taking a ready-made solution and using it exactly as it is, without making changes to fit specific company…