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Frozen by Feature Fear?

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Do you use all the functions available to you in every piece of software you use? I sure don’t and honestly can’t imagine anyone who does. Almost all software products grow in capability every year as Users and Product Managers identify new requirements that supplement the core functionality of the application.

The key to deciding on a new software application is to be clear about the primary task(s) you are expecting it to do ... and then make sure it does them well. It is easy to be overwhelmed by the complexity of all the other bells and whistles that each product offers but for the most part they just aren’t important. You will achieve 90% of your efficiencies from the core functionality and the other 10% can be achieved conveniently if and when you are ready for them.

Selecting the right software solution can be a challenge when there are so many options available to you but just don’t be frozen into inaction because you can’t see how you can possibly use all the features available. If the core functionality works for you and the business case makes sense on that basis alone, then all the other features just don’t matter.