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Are You Ready for ERP? Gaining Full Value from ERP Implementations in the Public Sector
Many ERP implementations fail to meet their original goals, often for preventable reasons. Although a successful implementation can be challenging in the private sector, it can be even more daunting in the public sector. This paper discusses why public sector ERP projects are often more difficult, and presents ideas to help maximize the value of your ERP system.

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Lawson Talent Management Series
CIBER’s LTM series continues with three more webinars covering these important topics: Goal and Performance Management, Compensation Management and Talent Acquisition. Register for one, two or all three, and learn how to maximize the LTM solution. Also download a replay of our first two LTM webinars: Talent Management and Global HR.

Thursday, February 23rd 9am PT, Noon ET;
Thursday, March 22nd 9am PT, Noon ET
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Goal and Performance Management
Linking strategy to execution is a fundamental requirement for business success. Yet, many organizations struggle to turn strategic intent into objectives for your operation. Listen to this replay to find out how business units, departments and teams can increase productivity and improve results by following practical steps that link strategy to execution through managed goals and measured performance. In this session, you will learn: • The SIMPL way to drive the organization forward • The importance of fitting performance theory to your culture • What Lawson tools make pay for performance easy

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Going Global (HR) - The Comprehensive Employee Database
Will a single-source employee record really improve your talent management efforts? Are you prepared for making the move to Global HR?

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Talent Management - The New Normal
Managing talent is at the core of every organization in the new world of HR, but how do you effectively execute this and drive success? Join us as we discuss the challenges and expectations of today's workforce and how to empower your organization.

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CIBER's Smart Console for LSO
Do any of these situations sound familiar? My system admins spend too much time sifting through logs I want my system admins to proactively manage system performance and stability My IT staff can’t see who is on Portal nor easily notify them of system outages My IT staff isn’t aware of a problem until after it happens

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Making the Most of Your Lawson System
Learn the importance of Performance Testing and how a correctly executed Performance Test will help improve your business.

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Lawson 9 Security: Maximizing your Investment
Learn from the Lawson Security experts at CIBER about prebuilt tools and matrices, security administration process analysis and definition, and segregation of duties.

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Mobile Supply Chain Management – Unplugged!
Find out how to leverage your ERP software to help your healthcare enterprise improve your business processes.

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Lawson Webinar Series: Upgrading – A Necessary Evil or a Golden Opportunity?
Hear firsthand how you can take the fear out of your upgrade and ensure a smooth and successful implementation.

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WebSphere and LSF9 Webinar
The open and robust WebSphere architecture enables you to install, configure, tune, monitor and manage your LSF9 and WebSphere implementation to meet even the most complex requirements.

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IT Security: Achieving Operational Maturity, Facing the ERP Security Challenge Webinar, for Lawson Customers
Learn how to cost-effectively transform security programs and processes into proactive and operationally mature systems that address problems at their root causes.

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18 Aug 2011
CIBER Creates HR Efficiencies for Apache Corp. by Deploying a Global Lawson Talent Management Solution
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02 Aug 2011
CIBER Signs Lawson Implementation Contract with City of Boise
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CIBER was selected by Denver Public Schools (DPS) to provide strategic consulting services to assist DPS in the transformation of their human resources processes and information systems.

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City of High Point, NC
City of High Point Selects CIBER for System Integration
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Clarian Health Partners
CIBER Selected for Lawson Upgrade
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“Economic conditions have made it more important than ever that HCPS be very selective and thorough when choosing project partners. CIBER was able to tailor an upgrade solution to our unique needs. Their proven methodology, strong project management, and flexibility ensured this project was completed on-time and within budget. The result is more efficient business processes, eliminating unnecessary costs and effort.”

Dr. Joseph Cochran — Manager, IT and Process Improvement, Hillsborough County Public Schools

“CIBER provided us with the technical expertise, and methodology to complete a full ERP implementation in an eight-month timeframe. We are very pleased to be operating on Lawson QuickStep as it has eliminated our unsupported legacy systems, and created the environment to support a much leaner manufacturing process. We will have more complete visibility of products from planning to procurement, and a solid platform to support future growth opportunities.”

Steve Nett — Chief Financial Officer, J.R. Watkins Naturals

“We are thrilled to begin this project. The Lawson system will help greatly improve our business processes and generate a substantial return on investment. CIBER has clearly demonstrated their ERP public sector expertise, and we’re confident in their ability to execute.”

Andrea Casselton — CIO, City of Saint Paul, MN

“We require a solution that will provide a solid foundation for our strategic Human Resources goals and enhance our ability to provide outstanding client service by making our systems and processes more efficient. We want to leverage our technology upgrade to not only comply with the software requirements, but also to improve business processes and integrate disparate systems. We chose CIBER because they clearly demonstrated expertise in the complex components of this project.”

Shayne Spalten — Chief Human Resources Officer, Denver Public Schools

“CIBER’s proposal was so comprehensive, yet at the same time it offered value-priced services and infrastructure that fit our budget. It was a tall order that they filled easily. Most importantly, their design saved us a great deal of money that would otherwise have been allocated to annual ERP system licensing fees.”

Bill Foley — Director of Materials Management, Northeast Georgia Health Systems

“CIBER was excellent to work with. They listened to our challenges, found creative solutions, and worked hard to accommodate our time constraints. The information they provided us on the licensing saved us a great deal of money. Working with CIBER helped us improve our costs while also improving patient care – this is a win/win situation for NGHS and our patients.”

Blanche Ettinger — Project Manager, IT, Northeast Georgia Health Systems

“CIBER sized our System i to perfection, but they do more than sizing systems. They are a full service firm and they are always there, completely professional and willing to answer any question I have. They are the go-to people I go to.”

Susan Lattanzi — Information Technology Director, Experience Works, Inc.

“We needed a centralized, automated system in which information could be easily accessed and shared. We believed that Lawson provided the best functionality for our long-term needs along with tools and best practices that could help us drive business process improvements.”

Pat Pate — Assistant City Manager and Executive Committee Chairman , City of High Point, N.C.

“What impressed us about CIBER and the reason we chose them was because of their Lawson technical experience with the System i platform, their power industry experience, and previous positive working relationships with CIBER. In addition to CIBER’s technology services, they offered change management, knowledge transfer and business consulting services which helped guide us through critical milestones of the project. These offerings were integral to the success of our Lawson upgrade project.”

Perry Krush — Vice President and Controller for BHC, Black Hills Corporation

“The migration of our business system provides greater functionality so we can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and give patients greater care. Although the software is important, the migration would not have been successful without CIBER’s change management expertise, vision, project oversight, and partnership. Over the length of the project, CIBER and our staff truly worked as partners and established the foundation for process improvements that will deliver value for the next several years.”

Isadore Rivas — Vice President of Finance, Clarian Health Partners

Lawson blog

Compensation Conjecture for 2012
posted: 31 January 2012 by Diana Van Blaricom

Climbing the Mountain of Talent Management
posted: 20 January 2012 by Diana Van Blaricom

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Lawson Knowledge Transfer Program

The CIBER Knowledge Transfer Program is an integral part of CIBER’s methodology and a significant component in ensuring the ultimate success of all projects.

The design and delivery of this program is predicated on these researched and verified tenets regarding information systems knowledge requirements:

Planning for Project Team and End-user training at the initial planning stages of a project is one of the validated Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of success in an implementation.
Materials used for initial education for the Project Team should be generic in nature, not company-specific. This allows the participants to focus on the learning process without prejudice about what is currently done, or what they would like to see in the future system. After initial knowledge has been gain, it is then applied to a company’s specific needs and environment in a consulting model.
End-user training is one of the greatest risk factors in adhering to a project timeline because of the training resource load, the overall time required, and constraints such as physical space and a company’s on-going operational requirements during planned training times.
End-user training materials must follow sound educational development principles in order to be effective and re-usable for new hires and changes in responsibilities.
Train the Trainer Workshops for companies using internal trainers, exponentially increase the effectiveness of the trainers and subsequent knowledge transfer.
People have different learning styles, and training programs must be designed to ensure that each participant has the greatest opportunity to learn efficiently and comprehensively
The ultimate success of a project is determined by the end-users' willingness and ability to use the new system.

Steps in Design and Delivery of the Knowledge Transfer Program

The CIBER Knowledge Transfer Program for each client contains the elements required by, and unique to, each client’s needs.

Select client and CIBER training team corps, including agreement on specific roles and responsibilities.
Determine super-user trainers, if applicable to the organization.
Develop initial, macro-level End User Training Matrix with the client.
Create the overall knowledge transfer plan.
Provide education and training reinforcement for Project Team members. This may be
Application Change Workshops for upgrade clients, or full application training for implementations of new modules.
Develop client end-user training materials, using CIBER courseware templates.
Finalize the End User Training Matrix with the client.
Conduct Train the Trainer Workshop(s) for client internal training corps.
Provide end-user training with knowledge transfer validation.

Recognized experts in the field of information systems education and training deliver the CIBER Knowledge Transfer program, including our Train the Trainer Workshop.