August 7, 2012

9 Keys to Successful Technology Implementation

Aug. 7, 2012 at 01:27 PM | By Erin Brown | Comment Count

Technology is only as powerful as an institution's implementation strategy. The top factors impacting the success of most technology implementations on campus are preparedness and a defined business process. Before a college or university embarks on their next technology overhaul they should review and incorporate these 9 best practices to ensure their implementation delivers the intended results.

Know what you bought! Be sure to have everyone fully educated about the product prior to starting the implementation process or delays may occur down the road.
Gather appropriate resources. Choosing the appropriate people (IT, Web, Marketing, Admissions, etc.) will help you delegate tasks to those whom are most likely to "get the job done" quickly and accurately.
Clearly define the "big picture: know your data requirements up front. Before you start, have a plan for how your new technology will interact with other systems on campus.
Have a go-live date. Setting a goal up front motivates team members and gauges the success of the project via a measurable, attainable, and time- bound objective.

Wanna know more? View the final 5 best practices for successful technology implementation.