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Susan Hayer

Dec 19, 20222 min read

Improve Supplier Onboarding with OCM

One area of business where Organizational Change Management (OCM) can be particularly helpful is supplier onboarding. Supplier onboarding...

Travis Cunningham

Nov 29, 20222 min read

When to Dig for Questions, Not Answers

A few weeks ago, I noticed the telltale sign of a sprinkler pipe leak in my backyard. I knew I was in for a muddy Saturday morning. I cut...

6 Projects a C-Suite Consultant Can Do to Drive Value

Pamela Barnhill

Nov 3, 20222 min read

6 Projects a C-Suite Consultant Can Do to Drive Value

Whether you are a startup or a private/public company needing innovation from within, growth often is hampered by needing to hire the...

Shane Woodson

Nov 3, 20222 min read

Tips and Tricks for Successful Projects

A 2022 Gartner study about project management statistics and trends found that 70% of all projects fail to achieve their desired...

Julie Butcher

Nov 3, 20223 min read

CEO-CIO Alignment: Only the beginning

CEO-CIO alignment is just the beginning. It is important for the entire organization to buy-in and do their part in ensuring that alignment

Want High User Adoption? Avoid these 2 Pitfalls

Travis Cunningham

Oct 20, 20223 min read

Want High User Adoption? Avoid these 2 Pitfalls

A lot is at stake when implementing new technology or process improvement. You wouldn’t be going through the expense or disruption to...

Julie Butcher

Oct 18, 20222 min read

Security Awareness Month

Experiencing a cyber-attack is not a matter of if, for your organization. It is a matter of when. October is Security Awareness Month ....

I Had to Change, Before Lasting Process Improvement Could Happen

Faouzi Charfadi

Oct 5, 20222 min read

I Had to Change, Before Lasting Process Improvement Could Happen

I remember the first time I tried to change a process at work. I was a new manager, full of aspirations and eager to prove myself. Of...

MSSBTA

Oct 3, 20223 min read

Case Study: Request for Proposal (RFP) Development and Vendor Selection

The Client The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) is a charter authorizer responsible for overseeing public charter schools...

MSSBTA

Oct 3, 20223 min read

Case Study: ACA + NGA = WIN Grant Project

The Client The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is a public-private partnership whose primary objective is advancing and diversifying the...

3 Benefits of Diagnostics Your IT Team Will Love

MSSBTA

Sep 22, 20222 min read

3 Benefits of Diagnostics Your IT Team Will Love

Provide your IT team with data they can work with using diagnostics. Diagnostics are a quick, easy, and cost-effective way to collect...

MSSBTA

Sep 21, 20223 min read

Case Study: Market Research, Business Case, and Decision Package Development

The Client The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) is a charter authorizer responsible for overseeing public charter schools...

Why Managed Service Providers are a Great Bang for the Buck

Julie Butcher

Sep 20, 20222 min read

Why Managed Service Providers are a Great Bang for the Buck

As the CIO for large and small organizations, the most expensive, time consuming and often problematic areas in my organization were...

11 Tips to Avoid Common Pitfalls During an ERP Implementation

MSSBTA

Sep 14, 20225 min read

11 Tips to Avoid Common Pitfalls During an ERP Implementation

A successful ERP System implementation can transform your business and set it up for success for years to come. However, according to...

MSSBTA

Sep 13, 20223 min read

Case Study: Technology Platform Assessment and Business Requirements Gathering

The Client The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) is a charter authorizer responsible for overseeing public charter schools...

Tim Brennan

Aug 31, 20223 min read

How to Get Vendor Selection Right

The process of vendor selection has the potential to make or break a business as it builds the foundation for its operations. Info-Tech...

3 Must-Do-Actions to Rescue a Failing Project

Susan Hayer

Aug 29, 20222 min read

3 Must-Do-Actions to Rescue a Failing Project

Projects succeed and fail for multiple reasons. At MSS Business Transformation Advisory (MSSBTA), we have executed similar processes to...

Organizational and IT Alignment Help C-suite Executives Create Value

Pamela Barnhill

Aug 25, 20222 min read

Organizational and IT Alignment Help C-suite Executives Create Value

Pamela Barnhill offers her take on how IT alignment between the CIO and CEO can help businesses looking for growth opportunities in an...

C-Suite Success: How Communication, Culture, and Values Drive Corporate Outcomes

Pamela Barnhill

Aug 18, 20222 min read

C-Suite Success: How Communication, Culture, and Values Drive Corporate Outcomes

As referenced in a recent CIO article, C-Suite communication and alignment are paramount as each relies not only on the other but also...

MSSBTA

Jun 15, 20222 min read

Case Study: Transformation Oversight Delivered Key Processes On Time and On Budget

Client Detail: This Client manages applications for trust requests on behalf of the trust beneficiaries. The Challenge: The Client...

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