At the beginning of many Clarity PPM implementations, some organizations state they prefer an out-of-the-box (OOTB) solution that leverages only standard capabilities, versus a customized solution. As the projects progress, the extensive flexibility of Clarity PPM becomes apparent and gains new appreciation. This can change the initial scope, sometimes unintentionally, from an OOTB solution to a more custom solution with special configurations. This paper describes Enterprise Studio considerations and recommendations for determining the right level of configuration for Clarity PPM.