“Same project, different location = easy copy-paste.”
I wish. 😅
When we rolled out the KIA APAC Motion Wall across Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore, it wasn’t a single project deployed four times, it was four completely unique projects.
The Myth:
“If you’ve done it once, you can just replicate it.”
The Reality:
Every location brought its own challenges and required us to start almost from scratch.
Here’s what made each one different:
🔍 Feasibility is Never One-Size-Fits-All
Before anything else, we conducted location-specific feasibility studies.
- What power setups are available?
- Can the equipment be mounted safely?
- Will the motion detection work under the ambient lighting?
Each answer changed with each country.
🏗️ Requirements That Shift by Country
Whether it was mall regulations, equipment clearance, or brand display rules, every venue had its own checklist. Even small differences had a huge impact on design and delivery timelines.
⚠️ Risk Factors Are Unique
From safety regulations to hardware transport conditions, each country required an individual risk assessment. What worked perfectly in one country might be a hazard in another.
🛠️ Implementation Strategies Aren’t Reusable
Local vendor partnerships, hardware availability, installation timelines even project team dynamics were different for each location. We had to tailor our approach every time.
🧠 The Key Project Management Takeaway
Never assume. Always validate.
Even if the tech is the same, the context is not. This is a lesson I now apply to all kinds of rollouts:
- Event installations
- Software deployments
- Regional tech implementations
🎥 [Video: Beta Testing in Progress]
Managing multi-location projects is an art of balance: standardize the core, localize the rest. And always ask, “What’s different here?” before you say, “We’ve done this before.”
Have you managed a complex multi-location project? I’d love to hear what caught you by surprise!
