changeover

Definition

The transition from one thing to another—whether it's switching systems, products, strategies, or campaign themes. A changeover requires careful planning to avoid chaos, though chaos often happens anyway.

Example Usage

The changeover to the new CRM system took three months and involved more training sessions than anyone anticipated.

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