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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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Maximizing ERP Lessons Learned – Part I: Planning for Success

This article is part one of a ten-part series that will focus on lessons learned from decades of project and program management within higher education. Embarking on an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) journey within higher education is a monumental undertaking, one that promises transformative benefits but also presents significant challenges. As institutions gear up for

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Organizational Change Management for Successful IT Projects

Recently, in partnership with Drivestream and HESS, Moran Technology Consulting (MTC) invited HESS members to participate in an Organizational Change Readiness self-assessment. The results of the survey and ideas for how institutions can effectively manage the monumental organizational changes associated with transforming Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems were shared at a recent webinar. Many educational

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MTC Designated as the First and Founding EDUCAUSE Mission Partner

1-25-24: Moran Technology Consulting (MTC) is delighted to announce our designation as the first and founding Mission Partner in EDUCAUSE’s new corporate engagement program.  MTC has been a strong partner with EDUCAUSE for over 20 years. During that time, we have had the pleasure of sponsoring the annual EDUCAUSE Awards Program (since 2012), working with

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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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Mind the Culture Gap: How to address rapidly growing security, compliance, and privacy requirements in higher education by first minding the culture gap

Perhaps you have gotten a letter recently from your institution’s insurance provider informing you that you need to demonstrate that you have specific security controls in place before the cyber liability insurance coverage will be renewed. At the same time, you are concerned about losing Title IV funding if you don’t incorporate the FTC’s changes

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Evolution of the Higher Ed SIS Market Share, 2000 – 2020

This article is Cross-posted at LISTedTECH By: Charlie Moran, Sr. Partner & CEO, Moran Technology Consulting Justin Menard, CEO, LISTedTECH Key points: While there has been some diversification in offerings, the four SIS vendors with the greatest market share take up almost 80% of the total SIS market share, and this has been stable for

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