IT systems play a big part in our everyday lives, especially in the workplace. They are responsible for more than you might think, as they are behind many of the processes that we take for granted. It’s therefore important that the right IT systems are in place to govern what you need to happen and make sure everything is as it should be.

IT systems are becoming increasingly more powerful and there is every chance you will be able to find the functionality you need. If not, you can always have a bespoke system designed for your organisation. Often, systems will be highly customisable, so it won’t usually come to that.

It pays to get an IT expert involved who can be your lead on the implementation project. Think about permanently outsourcing the management of your systems, so that they are always being looked after by someone who has known them from the very beginning.