At the start of any implementation, you should identify the team that will be ultimately responsible for the implementation. Some companies believe that they can hire an outside consultant or a new employee to complete a Dynamics GP implementation with minimal involvement from other company resources. This typically results in frustration, unrealized expectations, and a poor implementation. There can be no successful implementation of an ERP system without active involvement from the end users.
Involving the end users does not mean all end users of Dynamics GP must actively participate in the implementation. However, one or more core end users need to be identified and involved in the process from the very start. Typically this will be the controller or a senior accountant who has been with the company for some time and knows all aspects of the operation from the accounting perspective.
In addition to having someone with knowledge...