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Maximizing ERP Lessons Learned in Higher Education: Focus on Security

This article is part six of a ten-part series that will focus on lessons learned from decades of project and program management within higher education. Implementing an ERP system in higher education institutions requires a robust focus on security. Protecting sensitive data, maintaining system integrity, and ensuring compliance with regulations are essential for a successful […]

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Maximizing ERP Lessons Learned in Higher Education: Conversion, Integrations, and Reports

This article is part five of a ten-part series that will focus on lessons learned from decades of project and program management within higher education. Implementing ERP systems in higher education is a complex process that involves various workstreams including conversion, integrations, and reporting. Here’s how to maximize lessons learned in the critical areas of

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Business Process Redesign (BPR) for Successful System Changes  

Representatives of HESS Consortium and Moran Technology Consulting (MTC) recently discussed how to effectively assess and improve business processes, in support of institutional system changes. While business process redesign is often seen as an activity to be done during system implementation, doing process work before implementation can yield many benefits.  Benefits to be gained from

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Getting Started with Data Quality: Tips to Overcome Common Hurdles

At Moran Technology Consulting (MTC) we often work with clients on establishing a repeatable data quality process ahead of an ERP implementation. Even though poor-quality data can result in costly delays or lead to bad data being brought into a new platform we regularly see concerns about commencing a data quality program to proactively address

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Maximizing ERP Lessons Learned in Higher Education: The Importance of Design

This article is part three of a ten-part series that will focus on lessons learned from decades of project and program management within higher education. In the realm of higher education, ERP projects are not merely about technology; they are about transforming how institutions operate. Design is a pivotal phase in ERP implementation, setting the

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Maximizing ERP Lessons Learned in Higher Education: The Role of Governance

This article is part two of a ten-part series that will focus on lessons learned from decades of project and program management within higher education. In the dynamic landscape of higher education, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) projects play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency and fostering innovation. However, the success of these projects hinges

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Stop Before You Start: The Importance of a Data Strategy

Introduction As we all have seen in headlines over the last few years, there are unprecedented headwinds facing Higher Education.  Some of the most striking challenges are widespread removal of degree requirements for sought after tech sector jobs1, expansion of online program delivery, rising tuition costs, and growth of non-traditional education such as short courses

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Collaborate and Communicate: Selecting and Implementing an Enterprise System

I was part of a team that wrote an EDUCAUSE Review article on Selecting and Deploying a Enterprise Systems – I hope you find it helpful as you think through the benefits and challenges of moving to a new Enterprise System (SIS, Finance, HR/Payroll, CRM, …! Head over to Educause Review to read it!

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