IBM Maximo Application Suite - Maximo thrives on collaboration — not silos.

IT, maintenance, and business must unite.

Strong leaders say No:

No, “not my problem” stalls progress.
No, isolated efforts limit impact.
Yes, shared ownership drives success.

Together is better.

IBM Maximo Application Suite - Reporting demands grow — prioritization is vital.

Endless reports overwhelm admins and users alike.

Successful teams say No:

No, only build reports with clear value.
No, reduce duplicates and noise.
Yes, align reports to strategic goals.

Less is more in reporting.

IBM Maximo Application Suite - Automation speeds processes — but can amplify flaws.

Teams want to automate approvals and assignments fast.

But wise teams say No:

No, automate only after process mastery.
No, pilot and test thoroughly.
Yes, automation thrives on solid foundations.

Smart automation is paced.

IBM Maximo Application Suite - IoT floods Maximo with data — but only context counts.

More sensors don’t equal better insights without sharp focus.

Smart teams say No:

No, quantity can dilute quality.
No, raw data isn’t decisions.
Yes, focus on actionable signals.

Purposeful data fuels growth.

IBM Maximo Application Suite - Maximo success isn’t uptime alone — it’s culture change.

Technology can’t fix broken maintenance mindset without people engagement.

Effective leaders say No:

No, we don’t ignore frontline feedback.
No, not every request becomes a ticket.
Yes, evolving culture drives sustainable success.

People first, always.

IBM Maximo Application Suite - Upgrades unlock innovation — but heavy customization blocks progress.

Maximo projects suffer when scripts and tweaks become liabilities.

Savvy admins say No:

No, avoid unnecessary custom scripts.
No, test upgrades in clean environments.
No, safeguard your upgrade path meticulously.

Protecting upgrades protects longevity.

IBM Maximo Application Suite - Asset hierarchies should empower technicians — not confuse them.

Detailed is good — but complexity can breed inefficiency.

Top asset managers say No:

No, don’t overbuild unnecessary structure.
No, simplify to accelerate workflows.
No, hierarchies should clarify work, not complicate.

Great systems are intuitive.

IBM Maximo Application Suite - Integrations bring value but add complexity.

Every new system connection promises automation and data flow.

Many say Yes to all integrations — risking fragile infrastructures.

Seasoned teams know when to say No:

No, only integrate what’s essential.
No, protect system stability first.
No, simplicity outperforms glut.

Reliability over expansion wins.

IBM Maximo Application Suite - Mobile Maximo can transform work — but only with preparation.

Rushing mobile deployment without field readiness frustrates users.

Smart teams say No:

No, mobile only when workflows are mapped and tested.
No, user training and feedback come first.
No, mobility without context wastes resources.

Mobility is a journey, not a race.

IBM Maximo Application Suite - Maximo modules are powerful — but only if your processes are ready.

Every shiny feature promises efficiency gains, but rolling out before optimizing workflows adds risk.

Wise teams say No:

No, optimize current processes first.
No, don’t overextend with unmastered tools.
No, slow and steady drives real maturity.

Focus is the key to value.

IBM Maximo Application Suite - Dashboards can be overwhelming in Maximo.

More charts, more KPIs, more data — it’s tempting to say Yes.

But not all metrics drive decisions.
Great teams say No to clutter:

No, this metric doesn’t inform business priorities.
No, dashboards should simplify, not complicate.
No, focus on KPIs that lead to action.

Clarity beats complexity — always.