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A One-Two Combination: External and In-House Training Vital for Successful Microsoft Dynamics GP Implementation

by Jared Berezin
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In a recent GPUG webinar, new adopters of Microsoft Dynamics GP revealed how effective implementation of Dynamics GP is highly dependent upon diligent, comprehensive, role-tailored training.

Participating in the user group session, "Currently Implementing Companies," a user working for a North Carolina city shared her successful story of utilizing both consultants and an in-house resource for training. While the consultants visited the 400-person organization for several days of overall training, the in-house resource focused on what the "regular" users need. 

Although Microsoft training materials and manuals are helpful, they are often times not easily applicable for individual users. The in-house trainer tailored the generic Microsoft instructions to the unique practices of the company and the needs of individual users. The GPUG host also offered the following advice:

  • Implement the "train-the-trainer concept," in which a core group of trained users ultimately become trainers themselves to help others across the organization.

  • Since companies may use GP differently, establish documentation for&...

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About Jared Berezin
Jared Berezin serves as a contributing writer to MSDynamicsWorld.com. With combined interests in technology and science, Jared previously served as a writer for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, drafting scientific narrative reports on the latest advancements in cancer research. Jared has also served as associate marketing specialist for International Data Corporation (IDC), a market research firm. In this position, he planned and executed strategic marketing initiatives for IDC's software and services research programs, and wrote outbound communications to the press, existing clients, and prospects. Jared also has experience working for several local newspapers in eastern Massachusetts. Jared graduated with honors from Colby College with a BA in English and creative writing.
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