Getting HR Technology Projects Right from the Start

Stop Guessing.
Start Selecting.

A proven methodology, ready-made templates, and AI accelerators to select the right HR technology vendor, on the right terms, set up to succeed from day one.

From the author of Buying HR Tech in the Age of AI

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42%
of HR tech implementations fail or underperform after 2 years
36%
of buyers are likely to switch vendors at contract renewal
£2.3bn
wasted annually on failed HR technology projects globally

Everything You Need to Select the Right Vendor

Run a professional vendor selection without hiring a consultancy.

Make the Right Decision

A proven 5-phase methodology with 77 activities to guide your team — from understanding the problem through to selecting the right vendor on the right terms.

Save Weeks of Effort

50+ specialist templates, ready to use and fully editable — business cases, RFPs, scoring sheets, negotiation strategies, and recommendation reports.

Move Faster with AI

AI accelerators that turn days of research and drafting into minutes — market scans, benefit calculations, RFPs, and vendor response analysis.

Be Ready to Implement

Structured preparation so you start implementation in the strongest position — with the right vendor, the right partner, and the right commercial terms.

Three Ways to Get Started

Whether you want to lead the process yourself, need expert support, or want to learn the methodology first.

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The Toolkit

The complete method, templates, checklists, and AI accelerators in one platform. Run a professional vendor selection on your own terms.

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Consulting

Hands-on consulting from Phase 0 through to vendor selection. From light-touch guidance to fully managed selection processes.

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The Book

Buying HR Tech in the Age of AI. The complete methodology explained, with practical guidance for every stage of vendor selection.

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The SelectionWise Method

A structured 5-phase approach that covers every decision from initial discovery through to signed contract and implementation readiness.

1

Know What You Want

Understand the problem and define the solution

Define the business problem, map stakeholder needs, agree scope, and build the case for change. The foundation everything else depends on.
2

Selection Preparation

Market research and evaluation framework

Research the market, define evaluation criteria, build your scoring model, and create the long list of potential vendors.
3

Vendor Selection

RFP, assessment, due diligence, and decision

Issue the RFP, run scripted demos, conduct due diligence, negotiate terms, and make the final vendor recommendation.
4

SI Selection

Choose the right implementation partner

Evaluate implementation partners, assess capability and cultural fit, negotiate terms, and select the right SI for your project.
5

Implementation Readiness

Prepare your organisation for implementation

Data readiness, integration planning, change management preparation, and governance setup to ensure a strong implementation start.

What People Are Saying

“Comprehensive, practical, and deeply insightful, it could stand as an entire college course on mastering the art of getting HR tech right.”
Richard McColl
Chief HR Operations Officer, Kraft Heinz
“A must-read for anyone involved in buying HR technology.”
Arlene Stokes
Chief People Officer, Aegon UK

Free Resources

Guides and tools to get you started with better HR technology selection.

Readiness Assessment

10-question diagnostic to assess if you're ready for vendor selection.

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3 Root Causes of Failure

Why 42% of HR tech projects fail and how to prevent it.

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Method Overview

The 5-phase methodology with key activities and outputs.

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Method Flow Diagram

Complete visual flow with all decision points and processes.

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Common Questions

What is Phase 0 in HR technology selection?

Phase 0 is the critical stage before implementation where key decisions about solution scope, vendor selection, and implementation approach are made. It's where strategy, planning and software selection occur — long before any implementation consultants arrive. Most HR tech failures stem from poor Phase 0 decisions.

Why do so many HR technology implementations fail?

HR technology failures fall into three categories: solving the wrong problem, choosing the wrong vendor, and botched implementation. Most of these can be traced back to poor decisions made during Phase 0 — not the implementation itself.

How is SelectionWise different from other consulting firms?

Unlike large consultancies that focus on implementation, SelectionWise specialises exclusively in Phase 0. We're completely vendor-agnostic — no commissions, no partnerships. Our focus is solely on getting your vendor selection right.

Can we use the methodology internally without consultants?

Absolutely. The SelectionWise Toolkit gives you everything you need to run the process yourself — the method, templates, checklists, and AI accelerators. Consulting is available if you want expert support at key decision points.

Select Like an Expert.
Without Hiring One.

The method, templates, and AI accelerators you need to select the right HR technology, on the right terms, set up to succeed from day one.