Episode 33 · Season 1
Minimum Viable Product for Salesforce: A Phased Implementation Playbook
A Salesforce MVP isn’t about building less, it’s about building smart. In this episode of Salesforce at Scale, we break down how a Minimum Viable Product drives adoption, reduces risk, and protects long-term ROI. Too many Salesforce implementations fail because teams try to automate everything on day one.
Too many Salesforce implementations fail because teams try to automate everything on day one. The MVP approach flips that script.
What you’ll learn
- The 4 criteria of a true MVP: Viable, Minimal, Measurable, and Testable
- Why “big bang” implementations often create technical debt and user fatigue
- How phased delivery accelerates adoption and long-term scalability
Who it’s for
Salesforce leaders, architects, delivery managers, and business stakeholders planning or scaling an implementation.
Guest + Credibility
Greg Banks is joined by Allie Nelson and Al Huerta of Cirrius Solutions, drawing on 15+ years of Salesforce delivery experience across complex implementations.
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We cover
- Understanding MVP: The Basics
- What MVP Is Not: Common Misconceptions
- The Importance of User Adoption and Change Management
- Building a Foundation: The Role of Iteration
- MVP as a Risk Mitigation Tool
- Long-Term Success: Planning for the Future
Chapters
- 0:00Understanding MVP: The Basics
- 2:55What MVP Is Not: Common Misconceptions
- 5:48The Importance of User Adoption and Change Management
- 9:14Building a Foundation: The Role of Iteration
- 15:40MVP as a Risk Mitigation Tool
- 18:44Long-Term Success: Planning for the Future
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